Research Project

The topic statement will be a three to four-page (the body of the paper should be three to four pages) paper that discusses: (1) what the topic of the research project will be, why this was chosen, and the learning goals of the researcher, (2) background literature (at least five relevant scholarly sources*) that will inform the project, (3) methodologies found, and (4) results found. *Scholarly sources means peer-reviewed journal articles, not websites. You can find peer-reviewed journal articles in the library databases. Titles of Past Original Research Projects.docxPreview the document A grading rubric is provided on the Rubrics page. Rubric Unit 1 Written Assessment Topic Statement Grading Rubric Unit 1 Written Assessment Topic Statement Grading Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Description of Topic and Importance Reason this topic was chosen Learning goals of the researcher 30.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground Literature Discussion of at least five relevant research articles 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMethods Discussion of the methods from the scholarly articles referenced 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResults Discussion of the results found in the scholarly articles referenced 20.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Organization No Irrelevant Information Concise Scientific Wording Format Grammar & Spelling 10.0 pts Total Points: 100.0