HRM 4203 CAPSTONE PROJECT GRADING RUBRIC FOR METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH REPORT (30%)
Fall Semester 202010
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EVIDENCE Excellent
5 points
1. Choice of Clear explanation of the choice of
Methodology methodology and its links to the
inquiry/research question; clearly
supports theoretical framework; four
updated references clearly support the
choice of methodology and design.
2. Sampling Full description and explanation of
participants (i.e. population, site,
sample, and sample size) is provided in
appropriate detail; excellent explanation
provided of permission needed to
conduct study is explained; clear
explanation of recruitment of
participants is provided (how and why)
3. Data Collection Type of measurement is clearly
Method identified; quality approach is clearly
explained as it relates to
qualitative/quantitative research
(triangulation); process used to develop
instrument is clearly shared; minimum of
two references are included to justify
the instrument used for the date
collection.
4. Data Excellent explanations are provided on
Management the managing of the information
Strategies collected (recording; note taking; any
additional data collected); interview
guide clearly demonstrates question
technique and respect of participant;
security of data is clearly addressed.
Good
4 Points
A good explanation of the choice of
methodology and its links to the
inquiry/research question; good
connection to theoretical framework;
three updated references clearly
support the choice of methodology
and design.
A good description and explanation of
participants (i.e. population, site,
sample, and sample size) is provided
in appropriate detail; a good
explanation provided of permission
needed to conduct study is explained;
a good explanation of recruitment of
participants is provided (how and
why)
Type of measurement is identified;
quality approach is explained as it
relates to qualitative/quantitative
research (triangulation); process used
to develop instrument is shared;
minimum of two references are
included to justify the instrument
used for the date collection.
Good explanations are provided on
the managing of the information
collected (recording; note taking; any
additional data collected); interview
guide demonstrates good question
technique and respect of participant;
security of data is addressed.
Fair
3 Points
Some explanation provided for the
choice of methodology and its links to
the inquiry/research question; some
connections made to theoretical
framework; lacking some of the four
updated references support the choice
of methodology and design.
Some description and explanation of
participants (i.e. population, site,
sample, and sample size) is provided in
appropriate detail; some explanation
provided of permission needed to
conduct study is explained; some
explanation of recruitment of
participants is provided (how and why)
Type of measurement is somewhat
identified; some explanation on the
quality approach is explained as it
relates to qualitative/quantitative
research (triangulation); process used
to develop instrument is shared;
minimum of one reference included to
justify the instrument used for the
date collection.
Some explanations are provided on the
managing of the information collected
(recording; note taking; any additional
data collected); interview guide
demonstrates some understanding of
question technique and respect of
participant; some components of
security of data is addressed.
CW ASSESSMENT 3
Needs Improvement Mark
2 Points Awarded
Little if any explanation provided for the
choice of methodology and few links to
the inquiry/research question; little if any
connections made to theoretical
framework; no updated references
support the choice of methodology and
design.
Little if any description and explanation
of participants (i.e. population, site,
sample, and sample size) is provided in
appropriate detail; Little if any
explanation provided of permission
needed to conduct study is explained;
Little if any explanation of recruitment of
participants is provided (how and why)
Little if any information on type of
measurement is somewhat identified;
Little if any information on the quality
approach is explained as it relates to
qualitative/quantitative research
(triangulation); process used to develop
instrument is shared; no reference
included to justify the instrument used
for the date collection.
Little if any explanations are provided on
the managing of the information
collected (recording; note taking; any
additional data collected); interview
guide demonstrates little if any
information on question technique and
respect of participant; security of data is
not addressed.
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5. Data Analysis Information on data analysis process is
Strategies clearly communicated; chosen strategies
listed clearly correspond with theoretical
framework; excellent use of lit
review/theoretical framework to help
establish emerging themes.
6. Challenges / Potential challenges/limitations are
Limitations clearly discussed in relation to future
findings (i.e. sample availability; sites;
research design; and data collection
instrument).
7. Conclusions Excellent brief recap of inquiry question,
theoretical framework and research
methodology provided; potential
implications of study clearly outlined.
8. Writing Excellent writing of report; organization
Mechanics of report; use of concise, clear language;
report is within the word limit; APA
format is followed with proper in text
citation and reference list; use of
professional language is evident.
Assessor:
Feedback Comments:
Good information on data analysis
process is communicated; chosen
strategies listed correspond with
theoretical framework; good use of lit
review/theoretical framework to help
establish emerging themes.
There is a good outline of potential
challenges / limitations in relation to
future findings (i.e. sample availability;
sites; research design; and data
collection instrument).
Good brief recap of inquiry question,
theoretical framework and research
methodology provided; potential
implications of study outlined.
Good writing of report; organization
of report; use of concise, clear
language; report is within the word
limit; APA format is mostly followed
with proper in text citation and
reference list; use of professional
language is evident.
Date:
Some information on data analysis
process is communicated; some of the
chosen strategies listed correspond
with theoretical framework; some use
of lit review/theoretical framework to
help establish emerging themes.
There is some attempt at outlining
potential challenges / limitations in
relation to future findings (i.e. sample
availability; sites; research design; and
data collection instrument).
Some attempt made at providing brief
recap of inquiry question, theoretical
framework and research methodology;
potential implications of study not
clearly outlined.
Some evidence of good writing of
report; organization of report; use of
concise, clear language; report is not
within the word limit; APA format is
not followed on a regular basis; use of
professional language is intermittent.
CW ASSESSMENT 3
Fall Semester 202010
Information on data analysis process is
clearly communicated; chosen strategies
listed clearly correspond with theoretical
framework; excellent use of lit
review/theoretical framework to help
establish emerging themes.
Little if any potential
challenges/limitations are discussed in
relation to future findings (i.e. sample
availability; sites; research design; and
data collection instrument).
Little if any attempt made at providing
brief recap of inquiry question,
theoretical framework and research
methodology provided; potential
implications of study missing.
Little if any evidence of good writing of
report; organization of report; use of
concise, clear language; report is not
within the word limit; APA format is not
followed on a regular basis; lack of use of
professional language.
Total Final Grade %