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This research paper should be written in APA format, a minimum of 10 pages (body), and a minimum of 10 references from peer-reviewed journal articles. Beyond the 10 references, students may use textbooks (or books in pdf/html file form), and government-based websites. The paper should contain the following information. Numbers 1-8, 13 and 14 should be completed in SW492, then edited for the culminating project:
Title Page
Abstract
Introduction
What is the problem you are investigating?
Why is it a problem? Why should the reader care about it?
How did it become a problem?
Were there ever any attempts to resolve this problem? What are some instances where it was successful? If not, why so?
What is the current situation?
What is being done about it? What does all this mean?
Literature Review
Review the literature related to your specific question
Synthesize the literature
Include all sides of an issue, support your assertions
Include any specific theories or studies that relate to your specific question
Identify the Purpose of Your Study
What is the purpose of your study?
What do you hope to unfold as a result of your investigation?
How will your findings make a difference in the field of social work?
Identify the Rationale for Your Study
What is the justification for your investigation?
Who is suggesting that research needs to be conducted on your topic? Why should you take their advice…who is suggesting the investigation is needed?
How do I know that what you are investigating makes sense? Is it reasonable? Is it logical to even undertake such a study? Explain why.
Methodology
Number of participants planned
Research Design (i.e. quantitative, qualitative; remember to try to gather baseline information, if possible.)
Planned Measures
Reliability and validity issues
Terms and definitions
Procedures: This should read like a recipe. Indicate how you will access sample.
Data Analysis Plan
Why is this test appropriate?
Discussion, be sure to address social and economic justice issues and strategies
Limitations of Your Study
Conclusion
References
Appendix (copies of instruments, sample letters, informed consent, etc.)
SW 492 Research Proposal Grading Rubric
Category
Unacceptable
Basic
Proficient
Excellent
Title Page
No title page
Title page does not conform to APA
Title page conforms to the wrong edition of APA
Title page conforms to 7th edition of APA
Abstract
No abstract
Abstract does not contain summary statements regarding purpose, method, expected results, and does not conform to APA
Abstract is missing no more than two of the required elements (purpose, method, expected results), OR conforms to the wrong edition of APA
Abstract contains all required elements AND conforms to 7th edition of APA
Introduction
Introduction describes the topic OR is disorganized OR is missing most of the required elements
Introduction is missing more than three of the required elements OR describes the historical problem from the viewpoint of the client instead of the problem in society
Introduction is missing no more than two of the required elements
Clear description of the problem with compelling reasons why it is important; historical discussion of the problem in society, attempts taken to solve the problem (if applicable), and the current status of the problem
Literature Review
Does not cite
Cites two or
Cites more than
Cites more than
relevant literature OR literature is mentioned vaguely; discussion of theoretical basis not present or just mentioned; OR citations are missing
three relevant studies with no critical analysis of the studies; some or all of the literature is not peer-reviewed; mentions theory in the paper; APA 7th edition format is not followed or inconsistent for citations
three studies, discusses each study in detail; uses literature to support theoretical basis of study; all literature is peer-reviewed
three studies, discusses each study in detail; critically analyzes literature and relates it to topic at hand; includes a discussion of ethics; uses literature to support theoretical basis of study; all literature is peer-reviewed
Purpose
No purpose statement
Purpose statement present, but thinly described or unclear; no explanation based on theory or how findings will make a difference in field of social work
Purpose statement present with some discussion of theory, results, and how the findings will make a difference in the field of social work
Strong purpose statement with critical discussion of theory, results, and how findings will make a difference in the field of social work
Rationale
Rationale for study is course requirement or is missing
Rationale includes curiosity for study results or is unclear
Rationale includes use of literature; discussion of reasonableness of investigation
Rationale includes use of literature, critical thinking connects rationale and literature, including reasonableness and ethics of investigation
Methodology
Paper mentions a study but is unclear
Description is unclear; variables are
Description appears complete, but is
Clear statement of design, including
regarding procedures; most required elements missing
unclear and procedure is not appropriate for hypothesis
unclear or does not follow logical order; variables are mentioned but not operationalized
variables; procedures are clear and logical
Data Analysis
No data analysis plan present
Measures are inappropriate for hypothesis and data
Measures are appropriate for data but not the most appropriate for data
Measures are appropriate for hypothesis and data
Discussion
Discussion is missing or rehashes students thoughts on the topic; section is unclear and disorganized
Discussion rehashes student’s thoughts about the topic; mention of social and economic justice issues OR strategies; section is mostly clear, but disorganized
Discussion mentions topics from literature review and theoretical basis of study; includes discussion of social and economic issues OR strategies
Discussion includes elements of literature review and critically blends theory; includes social and economic justice issues and strategies
Limitations
No mention of limitations in study
Limitations include standard discussion of population size and geographical location
Some thought has been given to limitations, including standard limitations and data analysis issues
Rich in insight and discussion about limitations; critical thinking regarding possible ethical and data analysis limitations
Conclusion
Mentions this was a study on specific topic or this section is missing
Discussion of topic of study, importance of study, and how study will make a difference in the field of social work; discussion uses emotional
Discussion includes information from literature review, importance of study, how study will make a difference to the field of social work, and why
Discussion includes critical thinking and links literature and theory to importance of study, how the study will make a difference to social work, and
argument
SSD/SSR is useful for the topic
the use of SSD/SSR to answer research hypothesis
References
No references present OR references are not needed because student did not use citations in paper
References present, but some are missing or do not have corresponding citations; references do not follow APA format
Each reference has a corresponding citation; no references missing; references follow APA format with only a few errors
Each reference has a corresponding citation; no references are missing; all references follow APA 7th edition formatting
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