1. State your Research Topic, Objective/Purpose, and Research Question(s). The research explores the difference in the education level of teachers in schools that are predominately African American to those that are predominately Caucasian. The purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of the educational level of educators in the quality of education received by African American students. The research questions of this study are: a) Does the education level of teachers and administrators play a part in the level of quality education received by African American students and Caucasian students, respectively? b) Do students perform lower on a standard test when teachers are not certified in education? Number one is provided. Please continue with the list and number accordingly. Some previous feedback: Your independent variable is the ethnic composition of the school and the dependent variable is the education level of the teacher. I know that you ultimately want to look at the achievement, but you need to keep it simple for this beginning research class. Your study would be causal comparative because you don’t have any control over the ethnic make up of the school. The is the independent variable. For this activity you will: 1. State your Research Topic, Objective/Purpose, and Research Question(s). 2. List and label the dependent and independent variables. 3. State the null and alternate hypotheses. 4. Describe which qualitative methods could be used to address your research question(s). Describe any that could be applied. 5. Explain which would be the most appropriate and why. 6. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of your selection. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Question Articulates a clear, reasonable, and succinct research question or questions. 20 pts Proficient 18 pts Satisfactory 9 pts Poor 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVariables Dependent and independent variables are clearly listed and labeled. 20 pts Proficient 16 pts Satisfactory 12 pts Poor 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHypotheses Hypotheses are clearly stated using appropriate language and/or symbols. Relationship between hypotheses and theoretical framework is clear. Hypotheses are expressed in the form of testable statements. 25 pts Proficient 20 pts Satisfactory 15 pts Poor 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument for Qualitative Method Argument for selected method is clearly connected to the research topic. Explanation for appropriateness of selection, advantages, disadvantages, are clearly stated. 25 pts Proficient 20 pts Satisfactory 15 pts Poor 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Timeliness Consistently applied standards of English composition. There were no grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors and transitional phrases were used to guide the reader throughout the text. Assignment submitted on time. 10 pts Proficient 8 pts Satisfactory 6 pts Poor 10 pts Total Points: 100Show more
