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Capstone: Methodology Section 
Capstone: Methodology Section
This section incorporates 9 key elements that will inform the reader of the methodology you are using as a research to answer your inquiry/research question
Rubric Code: E2W89B9
By valerienp
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Capstone: Methodology Section
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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Choice of Methodology

The explanation of the choice of methodology logically supports the inquiry/research question; supports chosen theoretical framework; three updated references justify the choice of methodology and design.
Excellent

Clear explanation of the choice of methodology and its links to the inquiry / research question; clearly supports theoretical framework; three updated references clearly support the choice of methodology and design.
Good

A good explanation of the choice of methodology and its links to the inquiry / research question is provided; good connection to theoretical framework; two updated references clearly support the choice of methodology and design.
Fair

Some explanation provided for the choice of methodology and its links to the inquiry / research question; some connection made to theoretical framework; lacking some of three updated references supporting the choice of methodology and design.
Needs Improvement

Little if any explanation provided for the choice of methodology and few links made to the inquiry / research question; little if any connection made to theoretical framework; no references cited to support choice of methodology and design.
Sampling

Description and explanation of participants (i.e. population, site, sample, and sample size) is provided in appropriate detail; permission needed to conduct study is explained; recruitment of participants is provided (how and why).
Excellent

Full description and explanation of participants (i.e. population, site, sample, and sample size) is provided with the appropriate detail; excellent explanation provided of permission needed to conduct study; clear explanation of recruitment of participants provided (how and why).
Good

A good description and explanation of participants (i.e. population, site, sample, and sample size) is provided with the appropriate detail; a good explanation provided of permission needed to conduct study; a good explanation of recruitment of participants provided (how and why).
Fair

Some description and explanation of participants (i.e. population, site, sample, and sample size) is provided with some detail; some explanation provided of permission needed to conduct study; some explanation of recruitment of participants provided (how and why).
Needs Improvement

Little if any description and explanation of participants (i.e. population, site, sample, and sample size) is provided and missing details; little if any explanation provided of permission needed to conduct study; little if any explanation of recruitment of participants provided (how and why).
Data Collection Method

Type of measurement is identified; quality approach is explained as it relates to qualitative research (triangulation); process used to develop instrument is shared, and any potential issues are addressed; minimum of two references are included to justify the instrument used for the data collection.
Excellent

Type of measurement is clearly identified; quality approach is clearly explained as it relates to qualitative research (triangulation); process used to develop instrument is clearly shared , and any potential issues are addressed with appropriate details; minimum of two references are included to justify the instrument used for the data collection.
Good

Type of measurement is identified; quality approach is explained as it relates to qualitative research (triangulation); process used to develop instrument is shared , and any potential issues are addressed with appropriate details; minimum of two references are included to justify the instrument used for the data collection.
Fair

Type of measurement is somewhat identified; some explanation on the quality approach is explained as it relates to qualitative research (triangulation); some information on the process used to develop instrument is shared , and some potential issues are addressed with some details; missing references to justify the instrument used for the data collection.
Needs Improvement

Little if any information on Type of measurement is identified; little if any mention of a quality approach is explained as it relates to qualitative research (triangulation); little of the process used to develop instrument is shared , and any potential issues are not addressed; no references are included to justify the instrument used for the data collection.
Data Management Strategies

Explanations are provided on the managing of the information collected (recording; note taking; any additional data collected); interview guide demonstrates question technique and respect of participant; security of data is addressed.
Excellent

Excellent explanations are provided on the managing of the information 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

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

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.
Needs Improvement

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.
Data Analysis Strategies

Information on data analysis process is communicated; strategies listed correspond with theoretical framework; use of lit review/theoretical framework to help establish emerging themes.
Excellent

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.
Good

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.
Fair

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.
Needs Improvement

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.
Anticipated Challenges / Limitation

Potential challenges/limitations are discussed in relation to future findings (i.e. sample availability; sites; research design; and data collection instrument).
Excellent

Potential challenges/limitations are clearly discussed in relation to future findings (i.e. sample availability; sites; research design; and data collection instrument).
Good

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).
Fair

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).
Needs Improvement

Little if any potential challenges/limitations are discussed in relation to future findings (i.e. sample availability; sites; research design; and data collection instrument).
Ethics

Articulation of ethics process; level of risk to participant explained; TCPS 2 awareness communicated.
Excellent

Excellent articulation of ethics process; level of risk to participant is clearly explained; TCPS 2 awareness is clearly communicated as part of ethics.
Good

Good articulation of ethics process; level of risk to participant is explained; TCPS 2 awareness is communicated as part of ethics.
Fair

Some articulation of ethics process; level of risk to participant is somewhat explained; TCPS 2 awareness is unclear and not clearly communicated as part of ethics.
Needs Improvement

Little if any articulation of ethics process; level of risk to participant is not explained; TCPS 2 awareness is not communicated as part of ethics.
Timeline

Chart of potential timeline leading to spring symposium provided.
Excellent

Excellent chart of potential timeline leading to spring symposium is provided.
Good

Good chart of potential timeline leading to spring symposium provided.
Fair

Some attempt at providing a chart of potential timeline leading to spring symposium has been made.
Needs Improvement

Little if any attempt at providing a chart of potential timeline leading to spring symposium has been made.
Conclusion

Brief recap of inquiry question, theoretical framework and research methodology provided; potential implications of study outlined.
Excellent

Excellent brief recap of inquiry question, theoretical framework and research methodology provided; potential implications of study clearly outlined.
Good

Good brief recap of inquiry question, theoretical framework and research methodology provided; potential implications of study outlined.
Fair

Some attempt made at providing brief recap of inquiry question, theoretical framework and research methodology; potential implications of study not clearly outlined.
Needs Improvement

Little if any attempt made at providing brief recap of inquiry question, theoretical framework and research methodology provided; potential implications of study missing.
Writing Mechanics

Writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; paper is within the page limitation(6-8 pages); APA format followed with proper in text citation and reference list; use of professional language.
Excellent

Excellent writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; paper is within the page limitation(6-8 pages); APA format is followed with proper in text citation and reference list; use of professional language is evident.
Good

Good writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; paper is within the page limitation(6-8 pages); APA format is mostly followed with proper in text citation and reference list; use of professional language is evident.
Fair

Some evidence of good writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; paper is not within the page limitation(6-8 pages); APA format is not followed on a regular basis; use of professional language is intermittent.
Needs Improvement

Little if any evidence of good writing of paper; organization of paper; use of concise, clear language; paper is not within the page limitation(6-8 pages); APA format is not followed on a regular basis; lack of use of professional language.




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