| 1 — Emerging (Beginning) | 2 — Developing | 3 — Complete (Mastering | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Question / Hypothesis: What do I want to find out? | The research question is inadequate or incompletely described. | The research question is described but some detail is missing. The hypothesis is answerable by research but lacks clarity. |
The research question is described clearly, completely, fully, and in great detail. The hypothesis is answerable by research. |
| Background: What do we already know? | There has been a limited search of literature. | There is an adequate search of literature. | There is an exemplary search of literature. |
| Data Sources: How will I find out? | There is a lack of diversity and/or quantity of data sources. A description of the methods of data collection is absent or seriously flawed. |
There is an adequate diversity and quantity of sources (books, articles, internet, interviews). A description of the methods of data collection is incomplete. |
There is a great diversity and quantity of sources (books, articles, internet, interviews). The information available will identify all relevant variables. |
| Units of Measure: Which variables apply? | There is inadequate attention to units of measure. | There is an adequate attention to units of measure. | Units of measure are clearly specified and noted. |