EPm5640 Research Methods Assignment One RUBRIC Developing a Methodology for Project Research 20% of final mark Part A- Project Research Selection and Presentation 1. Analysis and discussion of the research methods and justification for the method chosen (25 marks) 2. A literature review to: a. Identify the research topic. b. Summary of all information regarding topic. (25 marks) 3. All references and in text citations.(In Harvard AGPS) (20 marks) 4. Demonstrated classroom discussions of selected topic using research headings 5. Assignment One Part B- Data Presentation 20% of final mark Demonstration of EndNote. (10 Marks) Classroom discussions (10marks) Assessment 1: RM Rubric UNSATISFACTORY PASS CREDIT DISTINCTION HIGH DISTINCTION GENERAL Mark range: Does not provide adequate information on topic or is absent from workshop. 0-49% Provides adequate discussion of topic in workshops. 50-59% Provides a sound discussion of topic in class. 60-69% Provides an excellent discussion research of project relating to selected topic. 70-79% An exceptional level of discussion on proposed research project. 80-100% COMPLIANCE No attendance Discussion of topics covered in workshops Part A Project Selection: Developing a methodology for project research Analysis of Research Methods and justification of choice Methodologies not covered, no distinction of methods or process No justification. Little discussion on methodology and methods with some discussion of process. Poor justification of choice Good discussion, most methods covered. Methodology and processes well discussed with good justification. Very good discussion, all methods covered. Methodology and processes well defined and justification for choice sound. Excellent discussion, all methods covered. Methodology and processes well defined and justification for choice excellent. Review of literature Research topic Poor review and limited sources Adequate review of literature with some alternate sources Good review of literature with good alternate sources of information Very good review of literature with good sources of information Excellent review of literature with good quality sources of data References and in text citations Errors and incorrect style Some errors in style Minor errors in style No errors in style Excellent referencing and citations Part B Data Presentation and contribution Endnote Poor Basic Adequate Good Excellent Class discussion (attendance) Poor Basic Good Very good Excellent Comments: