wk5CJUS745QuantitativeAnalysisReportGradingRubric.docx

CJUS 745

Quantitative Analysis Report Rubric

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Understanding of Quantitative Research Methods

& Data Analysis

18.5 to 20 points:

Shows a deep understanding of quantitative research methods and data analysis in criminal justice.

16.75 to 18.25 points:

Shows a basic understanding of the role of quantitative research methods and data analysis in criminal justice.

1 to 16.5 points:

Shows a poor understanding in quantitative research methods and data analysis in criminal justice.

0 points:

Not Present.

Research Design, Research Questions, & Hypotheses

18.5 to 20 points:

The research design, hypotheses, and research questions are appropriately named and tested.

16.75 to 18.25 points:

The research design, hypotheses, and research questions are mostly named and tested.

1 to 16.5 points:

The research design, hypotheses, and research questions are not named and incorrectly tested.

0 points:

Not Present.

Use of the Selected Analytical Method

35 pts

18.5 to 20 points:

Appropriate and accurate selection and use of analytic methods.

16.75 to 18.25 points:

Mostly appropriate and accurate selection and use of analytic methods.

1 to 16.5 points:

Somewhat appropriate and/or somewhat accurate selection and use of analytic methods.

0 points:

Not Present.

Interpretation of the Results

27.5 to 30 points:

Appropriate and comprehensive explanation of the results obtained from the quantitative analysis in the context of the original problem.

25.25 to 27.25 points:

Mostly appropriate explanation of the results obtained from the quantitative analysis in the context of the original problem.

1 to 25 points:

Somewhat appropriate explanation of the results obtained from the quantitative analysis. Explanation of the context is somewhat incorrect or incomplete.

0 points:

Not Present.

Use of IBM SPSS®

18.5 to 20 points:

Excellent use and application of SPSS.

16.75 to 18.25 points:

Good use and application of SPSS.

1 to 16.5 points:

Fair to poor use and application of SPSS.

0 points:

Not Present.

Structure

Advanced

92-100%

Proficient

84-91%

Developing

1-83%

Not Present

Total

Use of Sources from Course

Use of Sources

From Course

14 to 15 points:

Use of all relevant sources from the textbooks, presentations, and articles.

12.75 to 13.75 points:

Use of most relevant sources from the textbooks, presentations, and articles.

1 to 12.5 points:

Use of some relevant sources from the textbooks, presentations, and articles.

0 points:

Not Present

Grammar, Writing, &

APA

14 to 15 points:

Proper grammar, writing, and current APA format

12.75 to 13.75 points:

A few grammar, writing, and APA errors.

1 to 12.5 points:

Numerous grammar, writing, and APA errors.

0 points:

Not Present

Page Length

14 to 15 points:

4-5 double-spaced pages of content in length (not counting the title page or references).

12.75 to 13.75 points:

1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.

1 to 12.5 points:

More than 1 page more or less than the required length range (not counting the title page or references); double-spaced.

0 points:

Not Present

Professor Comments:

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