In this assignment, you will identify interesting findings from research studies and determine if the results of the research were reliable and valid.
Step 1: Identify a Research Study:
Please select a research study from a peer reviewed journal article.
Step 2: Write a two to three page (minimum) paper where you review and evaluate a research article for the following:.
- Research institution/qualifications of the researchers/potential for bias
- Sampling and research methods
- Reliability and validity
- Statistical significance of the results
Step 3: When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place.
Cite any sources in APA format.
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Rubric
Week 5 Assignment Rubric
Week 5 Assignment Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch institution/qualifications of the researchers/potential for bias
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent
Thoroughly and accurately examines researcher qualifications and potential/actual biases.
8 to >6.0 pts
Need Some Improvement
Somewhat examines researcher qualifications and actual/potential bias.
6 to >4.0 pts
Need Significant Improvement
Minimally examines researcher qualifications and potential/actual biases.
4 to >0 pts
Poor
Does not adequately examine researcher qualifications and potential/actual biases.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSampling and research methods
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent
Thoroughly and accurately presents sampling and research methods.
8 to >6.0 pts
Need Some Improvement
Somewhat presents sampling and research methods.
6 to >4.0 pts
Need Significant Improvement
Minimally presents sampling and research methods or there are inaccuracies.
4 to >0 pts
Poor
Does not adequately present sampling and research methods or information is incorrect.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReliability and validity
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent
Thoroughly and accurately examines reliability and validity
8 to >6.0 pts
Need Some Improvement
Somewhat examines reliability and validity.
6 to >4.0 pts
Need Significant Improvement
Minimally examines reliability and validity or there are inaccuracies.
4 to >0 pts
Poor
Does not adequately examines reliability and validity or information is inaccurate.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStatistical significance of the results
10 to >8.0 pts
Excellent
Thoroughly and accurately evaluates the significance of the results.
8 to >6.0 pts
Need Some Improvement
Somewhat evaluates the significance of the results.
6 to >4.0 pts
Need Significant Improvement
Minimally evaluates the significance of the results or there are inaccuracies.
4 to >0 pts
Poor
Does not adequately present the significance f the results or information is inaccurate.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics and Grammar
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
No errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Easy to read and understand.
4 to >3.0 pts
Need Some Improvement
Minor errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling do not interfere with reading/understanding
3 to >2.0 pts
Need Significant Improvement
Some errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling may interfere with reading/understanding.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Numerous errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling which interfere with reading/understanding or is limited in development.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Citation
5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
No errors in APA format: in- text citation(s); reference page.
4 to >3.0 pts
Need Some Improvement
Minor errors in APA format: in- text citation(s); reference page.
3 to >2.0 pts
Need Significant Improvement
Some errors in APA format: intext citation(s); reference page.
2 to >0 pts
Poor
Numerous errors in APA format: in-text citation(s); reference page.
5 pts
Total Points: 50