CEFS 515
Stimulus Questions Assignment Instructions
Overview
Each student will write answers to the Stimulus Questions located at the end of Chapters 2 (Research Training- Joys and Challenges) and Chapter 6 (Choosing Research Designs- Balancing Ideals and Realities). These questions are designed to assist you in conceptualizing your proposal, to evaluate your own personal perspectives of research, and to assist in understanding common methodologies used in counseling-related research.
Instructions
Please follow the below guidelines in completing your Stimulus Questions Assignment. Please be sure to provide concise answers to each question in hopes to catalyze important areas to consider for your research proposal. You can refer to the modules to see when each chapter’s questions are due.
· This assignment should not be lengthy but rather have concise reflections.
· You may submit your stimulus questions in outline format
· Please note that you must have an APA title page in current edition format.
· Include references (in current APA format) at the end of your document, if you have them.
· You may use references other than the required textbook (not required). Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed, professional journals.
· You may write in the first person for questions that are asking for personal reflection.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Stimulus Questions: Research Training- Joys and Challenges (Ch. 2) and Choosing Research Designs-Balancing Ideals and Realities (Ch. 6) Assignment
CEFS 515
Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Levels of Achievement |
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Content |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
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Content (70%; 100 points) |
65 –70 points Mastery of stimulus questions demonstrated through… · Student details answers to questions thoroughly · Student examines personal reactions to question that ask for personal response · Student thoroughly incorporates scientific thinking when discussing area of interest. · Student discusses textbook/outside resources in answers (as needed). · All items were answered. |
60 – 64 points Understanding of stimulus questions is demonstrated through meeting most of the following criteria… · Student details answers to questions adequately. · Student examines personal reactions to question that ask for personal response · Student adequately incorporates scientific thinking when discussing area of interest. · Student discusses textbook/outside resources in answers (as needed). · All items were answered. |
1 – 59 points Deficiencies noted in one or more of the following areas… · Student details answers to questions · Student examines personal reactions to question that ask for personal response · Student incorporates scientific thinking when discussing area of interest. · Student discusses textbook/outside resources in answers (as needed). · All items were answered |
0 points Not Present |
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Structure |
Advanced |
Proficient |
Developing |
Not present |
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(30%; 30 points) |
27 – 30 points · Presentation of answers is clear and easy to follow · Correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling · Assignment was submitted as a word document in current APA format |
24 – 26 points · Some difficulty following flow of work and answers · Some issues with grammar, sentence structure, and spelling · Assignment was submitted as a word document |
1 – 23 points Significant issues with one or more of the following noted… · Following flow of work and answers · Grammar, sentence structure, and spelling. · Assignment was submitted as a word document |
0 points Not present |
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Total (100) |
Advanced 92 – 100 points |
Proficient 84 – 91 points |
Developing 1 – 83 points |
Not Present |
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Professor Comments |
