This project requires the use of surveys and/or interviews; case studies are acceptable
Research Assignment Guidelines **This project requires the use of surveys and/or interviews; case studies are acceptable)**
Papers must be single topic only and can be done individually (5 pgs), 1in. margins, double-space, 12pt. Times New Roman or Ariel font, and in APA or MLA. Title, graphics, and reference pages not counted in the total.
**Accepted file types:**
Papers: .doc, .docx, .
Required Components
This research assignment is designed to assist you in your progression towards a professional degree or other professional certification in the field. Almost all of these types of careers will require at minimum, a master’s degree or a professional doctorate. Research is required for both and will undoubtedly include all or most of the following components, all of which must accompany your project. I have provided courtesy estimates for how much of your project that each section should compose. If you are doing a skit, you will need to be creative in how you apply the sections to your skit.
Introduction: Briefly introduce your topic and provide an overview, including it’s relevancy and importance & issues you’ll address (10%)
Literature Review: A critical part of the assignment, this is where you will provide peer-reviewed and/or credible sources that support the topic, problems, solutions, etc. and give the reader more information about the issue (20%)
Methodology: Explain how you will collect data & from whom (surveys, interviews, a mixture of both); what are your predictions? (10%)
Results/Findings: What happened as a result of your surveys and/or interviews? Any common themes/occurrences? What stood out? (25%)
Discussion: Analyze your findings. This is not the same as simply presenting your results. This is where critical thinking comes into play. What applications might this have for your career field? Future applications? Positives and negatives? Errors/Flaws?, Etc. (25%)
Conclusion: Summarize your research project. What are the main take-a-ways? Restate critical points and state final points. (10%)
KIN 100 Research Project
| KIN 100 Research Project | ||||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction Provides a quality overview, introduces topic well, states relevancy/importance, and issues to be addressed |
| 20.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review Well organized, quality references, relevant to topic, well analyzed and written |
| 40.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethodology Clear depiction of how research will be conducted, provides demographical information without revealing personal details about subject(s) identity, articulates data collection methods, provides a copy of survey and/or research questions and/or hypothesis(es) in appendix (for surveys). Research questions and hypothesis(es) can be written directly into the paper/project. |
| 20.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults Clearly articulates the results of the research, is well organized, has common themes, major positives and negatives, indication for the future, career applications, etc. |
| 40.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion Analysis and critical thinking are presented here in a well-organized and thought out presentation of information and ideas. Ideas are supported with previous research and outcomes of the action research. Application to the career is critical here. |
| 40.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion Nicely and cleanly wraps up paper/project with major points and rounds out the assignment with critical take-a-ways and the impact of the research. |
| 20.0 pts | ||
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePeer Review Peer Review Analysis |
| 20.0 pts | ||
| Total Points: 200.0 | ||||