Q The Qualitative Project Research Report describes the motivations, process, findings, and insights gained for your specific project. The report should have in-text citations throughout the document to give context of current events, connect to existing research, justify the research method, and relate findings to other research or articles. (I recommend using something like the References tools in MS Word to manage citations and create the References list. It is a big time-saver!) I ask that you use the following template for your research reports. Label each major section (#1 through #7) with the headings as indicated below. Focus first on addressing all of the required points on the template, then go back and write transitions between the major sections when you have time. Template: 1. Introduction (2 paragraphs) o Topic of research and brief description of problem being addressed and method used o Description of structure of report 2. Background and Research Objectives (2-3 paragraphs) o How the topic fits into current events and/or long-term social trends o Research questions and why the answers matter, including to whom 3. Abbreviated Literature Review - at least 8 sources, with 5 or more peer-reviewed/scholarly (4-5 paragraphs) o What the literature review covers and how it relates to your topic o Similarities among source research or findings as it relates to your topic o Differences among source research or findings as it relates to your topic o How your research builds from and/or contributes to the research 4. Research Methods (5-7 paragraphs) o Research method and why – review research questions o Research hypothesis and why o Researcher positionality – Research approach (ex. Inductive, Constructivist) and how your identity or experiences or social position motivated the research and may have affected the data gathering o Who you planned to gather data from and why o How the actual data collection went, research sample, what went well, what could have been improved o Brief description of coding and any other analysis process used 5. Findings and Discussion (6-7 paragraphs + 1 or more visualizations of results) o Description of main patterns observed in the data analysis with explanation of visual(s) o Detail and quotes that support main findings o Detail and quotes that are somehow different from others o Explanation of relationship of research results to research questions and research hypothesis o How this research deepened your understanding of the topic and related issues o Limitations of the research findings – research method, time period, population, etc 6. Conclusion and Recommendations (2-3 paragraphs) o Summary of research process, findings, conclusions with respect to research questions o Comment on value of research, key insights gained, and how the value or insights could be expanded in future research 7. References list – at least 8-10 sources, 5 or more need to be scholarly articles/peer-reviewed sources, references to support research methods may be the text and videos. Research Reports are graded on the following criteria: • All required elements are covered in appropriate detail. • The information presented is clear, accurate and directly elated to the elements. • Evidence is presented to support conclusions • The content is appropriately thoughtful for an upper division college-level class. • The visuals are clear, fully labeled, and visually appealing • References to sources are given when information is presented Rubric Final paper Final paper Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction 12 pts Excellent Clear 1-2 paragraph introduction 8 pts Good 4 pts needs work missing essential elements 0 pts No Marks 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground and Research Objectives 12 pts Excellent Clear 1-2 paragraphs How the topic fits into current events and/or long-term social trends Research questions and why the answers matter, including to whom 8 pts Good 4 pts needs work missing essential elements 0 pts No Marks 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature Review 12 pts Excellent At least 4 sources, with 3 or more peer-reviewed/scholarly 3-4 Paragraphs 8 pts Good Less than 4 sources Less than 3 Paragraphs 4 pts needs work missing essential elements 0 pts No Marks 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Methods 12 pts Excellent 3-5 paragraphs Research method and why Research hypothesis and why 8 pts Good Less than 3 Paragraphs 4 pts needs work missing essential elements 0 pts No Marks 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFindings 12 pts Excellent 4-6 paragraphs 1 or more visualizations of results 8 pts Good Less than 4 paragraphs no Visualizations 4 pts needs work missing essential elements 0 pts No Marks 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 12 pts Excellent Summary of research process, findings, conclusions with respect to research questions Comment on value of research, key insights gained, and how the value or insights could be expanded in future research 8 pts Good 4 pts needs work missing essential elements 0 pts No Marks 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReference list 12 pts Excellent Reference list with at least 7 references 8 pts Good Less than 7 references, or poor formating 4 pts needs work missing essential elements 0 pts No Marks 12 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Impression Grammar, organization, formatting, clarity 16 pts Excellent 12 pts good 8 pts needs work 0 pts No Marks 16 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext