HCM 440 Module Three Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
This week we have analyzed research problems, questions, and variables. This short paper is your opportunity to apply these concepts to the research area that you are interested in.
Prompt: What problem will you be addressing in your integrated review? What is the scope and significance of the problem? Identify the guiding research question. What are the variables being studied, and how are you defining them?
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a two- to three-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Problem: Overview,
Scope, and Significance
Meets “Proficient” criteria, is clear, and uses relevant and specific examples
Explains and supports the research problem as well as the scope and significance
Does not sufficiently explain and support the research problem, scope, and/or significance
The overview of the problem, scope, and/or significance are not evident
30
Guiding Questions Meets “Proficient” criteria, is clear, and provides detail on thelink with stated problem
Identifies the research question, and there is a logical connection to the stated problem
Research question does not logically flow from the stated problem
The research question is not evident
10
Variables and Definitions
Meets “Proficient” criteria and uses substantial details and evidence to support definitions of variables
Identifies the independent and dependent variables and provides clear definitions to support them
Does not sufficiently identify the variables, or definitions are unclear
The variables and/or definitions are not evident
30
Organization Applies highly effective pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively communicate the research problem, question, and variables
Applies clear pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively communicate the research problem, question, and variables
Does not sufficiently apply clear pattern of organization around a logical flow (introduction, body, and conclusion) to effectively communicate the research problem, question, and variables
Organization of ideas is not evident
20
Articulation of Response
Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, and syntax and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas
10
Earned Total 100%
- HCM 440 Module Three Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
