4-4 Assignment: Elements of Research

Purpose

This assignment is intended to help you learn to do the following:

• Explain the different types of measures, validity, reliability, and sources of data.
• Describe strengths and weaknesses of inductive and deductive designs.
• Describe key elements of research questions.

Overview

To successfully complete the assignment, you are expected to read and study all assigned readings for this module. It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the grading criteria provided. These criteria include information on how your professor will grade your assignment. Ensure you cover all relevant information expected of you in the assignment. Use at least two outside reference sources to support your writing.

Action Items

1. Read all the material required for this module before attempting this assignment.
2. Write a paper responding to the question below: (Adapted from the Discussion Question, p. 67, in Chapter 5 of the course textbook in Williams, 2022)

• What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of inductive and deductive designs?
• Note: Your paper should be no more than 5 pages, including the cover and references pages. Your response should be detailed and supported by at least 1 appropriate source, and the source(s) should be listed in your reference(s). Format your paper and cite all sources according to APA style (See
• You may Submit to
• for feedback on your writing.
• Note: In your paper, be sure to provide examples and use additional sources located from the
• database.

1. Submit the completed first draft of your assignment, and it will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
2. Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
3. By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work to be graded.

Rubric

Assignment (Paper)

Assignment (Paper)

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

Requirements of the assignment; clarity of main idea; relevancy to content; quality of content

30 to >23.0 pts

Proficient

Answers all of the required questions in the assignment. Main ideas are very clear. Content is all relevant to the material learned in the class/textbook. Content is correct and of high quality.

23 to >20.0 pts

Acceptable

Answers most of the required questions in the assignment. Main ideas are generally clear. Content is generally relevant to the material learned in the class/textbook. Content is generally correct and of high quality.

20 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

Answers none or only some of the required questions in the assignment. Main ideas are confusing or somewhat confusing. Content is irrelevant to the material learned in the class/textbook. Content is incorrect and of low quality.

30 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Analysis/Synthesis

Analysis of the information; synthesis of information and materials

25 to >19.0 pts

Proficient

Provides abundant evidence of analysis; the information is understood and integrated well. Synthesis of information and materials provides abundant evidence of critical thought.

19 to >17.0 pts

Acceptable

Provides some evidence of analysis; the information is understood and integrated overall. Synthesis of information and materials provides evidence of critical thought.

17 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

Provides no or only some evidence of analysis; the information is not understood and integrated well. Synthesis of information and materials provides no or only some evidence of critical thought.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

APA, Grammar, Mechanics

5 to >4.0 pts

Proficient

Follows all APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Contains no notable spelling, grammatical, or mechanical errors.

4 to >3.0 pts

Acceptable

Follows most APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Few spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors.

3 to >0 pts

Unacceptable

Does not consistently follow APA guidelines for writing skills, formatting, citing, and referencing sources. Has many spelling, grammatical, and/or mechanical errors.

5 pts

Total Points: 60