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Assignment 3: The Problem Statement
This is the second section of your Research Proposal paper. Submit a half-page description that includes:
- An introductory sentence that is a general statement about the problem.
- The problem sentence, which defines the structure from which the research question will be derived.
- A third sentence that transitions the reader to what you plan to do about the problem in your paper. This sentence starts with, “ Therefore, this proposal will ….”
The format of the description is to be as follows:
- Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.
- The content should be organized into a single paragraph.
- In addition to the content page required, a title page is to be included. The title page is to contain the title of the assignment, your name, the instructor’s name, the course title, and the date.
Note: You will be graded on the quality of your answers, the logic/organization of the content, your language skills, and your writing skills.
Outcomes Assessed |
· Apply principles of APA style and writing mechanics to the formation of long analytical research reports. · Use technology and information resources to conduct effective scholarly research. |
Grading Rubric for Assignment 3 – The Problem Statement |
Criteria |
0 Unacceptable |
6 Developing |
8 Competent |
10 Exemplary |
1.An introductory sentence that is a general statement about the problem. |
Did not submit an introductory sentence that is a general statement about the problem; omitted information and/or included irrelevant information. Completed with less than 70% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Partially submitted an introductory sentence that is a general statement about the problem; omitted some key information. Completed with 70-79% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Sufficiently submitted an introductory sentence that is a general statement about the problem Completed with 80-89% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Fully submitted an Introductory sentence that is a general statement about the problem. Completed with 90-100% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
2. The problem sentence, which defines the structure from which the research question will be derived.
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Did not complete the assignment or did not submit the problem sentence, which defines the structure from which the research question will be derived; omitted information and/or included irrelevant information. Completed with less than 70% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Partially submitted the problem sentence, which defines the structure from which the research question will be derived; omitted some key information. Completed with 70-79% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Sufficiently submitted the problem sentence, which defines the structure from which the research question will be derived. Completed with 80-89% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Fully submitted the problem sentence, which defines the structure from which the research question will be derived. Completed with 90-100% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
3. A third sentence that transitions the reader to what you plan to do about the problem in your paper. This sentence starts with, “Therefore, this proposal will ….”
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Did not complete the assignment or did not submit a third sentence that transitions the reader to what you plan to do about the problem in your paper. This sentence starts with, “Therefore, this proposal will …; omitted information and/or included irrelevant information. Completed with less than 70% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Partially submitted a third sentence that transitions the reader to what you plan to do about the problem in your paper. This sentence starts with, “Therefore, this proposal will ….;” omitted some key information. Completed with 70-79% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Sufficiently submitted a third sentence that transitions the reader to what you plan to do about the problem in your paper. This sentence starts with, “Therefore, this proposal will …..” Completed with 80-89% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
Fully submitted a third sentence that transitions the reader to what you plan to do about the problem in your paper. This sentence starts with, “Therefore, this proposal will ….” Completed with 90-100% accuracy, thoroughness, and logic. |
4. Clarity
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Did not complete the assignment or explanations are unclear and not organized. (Major issues) |
Explanations generally unclear and not well organized. (Many issues) |
Explanations generally clear and/or organized. (Minor issues) |
Explanations very clear and well organized. (Added helpful details) |
5. Writing – Grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, APA usage. |
Did not complete the assignment or had 8 or more different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. (Major issues) |
Had 6-7 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. (Many issues) |
Had 4-5 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage. (Minor issues) |
Had 0-3 different errors in grammar, sentence structure, paragraph structure, spelling, punctuation, or APA usage.
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