EDUC 721 Research Proposal Assignment Instructions The Research Proposal will be based on the topic chosen for the Thesis statement. This proposal does not need the research to be carried out nor d
Running Head: THESIS STATEMENT THESIS STATEMENT Name: Kelly-Ann Riddell Institution: Liberty University Date: January 31, 2021 Thesis Statement This research will evaluate the effects of disability labels during classroom learning on the education performance of special education students Experimental Design The research will be conducted which will involve observing the performance of the students directly affected by disability labels in the recent examination tests from John W. North High Schools in Riverside. Summary of methods Participants: The sample shall comprise of a total of 30 students with disability labels. This will involve 15 males and 15 females in the research process. The main source of data will be their recent performance on the given examination tests. Setting: Despite assessing their performance, they will be allowed to share their thoughts regarding how they feel about the labels allocated to them because of their physical ability. Through random sampling, the population was systematically selected from all the grades in the school. Procedures: We developed an eight-question questionnaire which was filled by the students regarding some of the problems that they encounter while carrying classroom learning. However, they did not include their details on the questionnaires and all ethical issues were followed while handling their responses. Results The students pointed out that there are several problems that they undergo during classroom learning which results in poor performance. The majority pointed out that teachers should give them priority and time to express themselves, time to ask questions in class and also time to answer questions. Commentary The study reveals that the labels allocated to the students are the major cause of their poor performance in their learning processes as they feel teachers and other students look down upon their contribution during a normal learning process. Based on the research and the students’ results analysis, disability labels are major contributors to students’ poor performance as they generally affect the classroom learning processes. Reference: Kayama, M., & Haight, W. (2018). Balancing the stigmatization risks of disability labels against the benefits of special education: Japanese parents’ perceptions. Children and Youth Services Review, 89, 43-53.
EDUC 721 Research Proposal Assignment Instructions The Research Proposal will be based on the topic chosen for the Thesis statement. This proposal does not need the research to be carried out nor d
EDUC 721 Research Proposal Assignment Instructions The Research Proposal will be based on the topic chosen for the Thesis statement. This proposal does not need the research to be carried out nor do you need to know the specific statistical analysis. In order to help you, you can use the statistical guide which is located on the Research Proposal Assignment page under Research Proposal Resources. The assignment is intended to help you begin thinking about appropriate research techniques. Your research must be related to your research question, and you should strive to keep things as simple as possible as this is often your first take on study design. Your Research Proposal should include an introduction containing an abstract of the literature review that consists of one to two paragraphs with cited references. The proposal should also include a two-paragraph rationale for your study. You should state your research question in the introduction. In the body of your proposal, you should explain the methods for your research. This is where you will describe your participants, the criteria used in the selection of your participants, the setting in which your investigation will occur, and the materials/equipment that will be used. You will also describe the data collection procedures, including relevant data forms. In this section you will operationally describe your procedures. In general terms, you should describe the experimental design of your study, the reliability procedures, and both the dependent and dependent variables. You will end your Research Proposal with your conclusion and discussion which will summarize the proposal as you do not yet have results. Also, you will provide a summary as it relates to your research question as well as explain implications for future research/teaching. The dissertation portal contains a plethora of dissertations that can be used as guides. If you find one fairly close to your thesis, then that would serve as an excellent guide. A link to these can be found in the Research Proposal Assignment page under Research Proposal Resources, and a Grading Rubric for which your proposal will be measured against is provided. The Research Proposal must be 3–5 pages, written in current APA format.
EDUC 721 Research Proposal Assignment Instructions The Research Proposal will be based on the topic chosen for the Thesis statement. This proposal does not need the research to be carried out nor d
EDUC 721 Research Proposal Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Abstract of Literature Review 14 to 15 points An abstract of the literature review is provided and is supported with at least 5 peer reviewed resources (< 5 years old) demonstrating the empirical nature of the problem and the gap in the literature. 13 points An abstract of the literature review is provided and is supported with 3 or 4 peer reviewed resources (< 5 years old) demonstrating the empirical nature of the problem or the gap in the literature. 1 to 12 points The literature base is referenced but solid abtrast is not provided or is supported with only 1–2 peer reviewed resources. 0 points The literature base is not referenced. Rationale 14 to 15 points The purpose statement is clear and identifies the need for the study as evidenced by the literature base. 13 points The purpose statement of the study is included but only eluded to and is not clearly defined or is not clearly linked to the literature base. 1 to 12 points The purpose statement can be gleaned from the body of the paper but is not specifically eluded to nor is it linked to the literature base. 0 points The purpose statement is missing. The researcher does not give a rationale throughout the paper for doing the study. Research Questions 14 to 15 points The research question(s) (1–3) are quantitative in nature and align with the specified design and with the problem and purpose statement. 13 points The research questions (1–3) align with the specified design and with the problem and purpose statements. 1 to 12 points The research questions (1–3) are not quantitative or do not align with the specified design or with the problem or purpose statement. 0 points The research questions (1–3) are not quantitative and do not align with the specified design or with the problem or purpose. Participants 14 to 15 points The participants are clearly defined and include the following: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of participants directly speaks to the research question. 13 points The participants are outlined and include most the following: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of participants directly speaks to the research question. 1 to 12 points The participants are mentioned but significant and necessary information is missing such as: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of participants may not directly speak to the research question. 0 points There are no participants indentified. Setting 14 to 15 points The setting is clearly defined and include the following: type of classroom/area, how access will be gained, specific locations necessary for data collection/analysis, and other necessary information based on type of study. The setting directly speaks to the research question. 13 points The setting is outlined and includes most of the following: type of classroom/area, how access will be gained, specific locations necessary for data collection/analysis, and other necessary information based on type of study. The setting directly speaks to the research question. 1 to 12 points The setting is mentioned but significant and necessary information is missing such as: number, grade or age level, type of disability as applicable, and other necessary information based on type of participant. The type of setting may not directly speak to the research question. 0 points There is no setting identified. Instrumentation and Data Collection 14 to 15 points The instrument(s) is/are clearly identified. The following are identified, clearly described and supported: content, origin, development, scoring procedures, interpretation of scoring. How the data will be collected, if or if not using a specifc instrument, is included. If observations are being used specifics regarding type of observational data is included. 13 points The instrument(s) is/are identified. The following are identified and described with a fair amount of detail: content, origin, development, scoring procedures, interpretation of scoring. How the data will be collected, if or if not using a specifc instrument, is included. If observations are being used specifics regarding type of observational data is included. 1 to 12 points Two or more of the following components are missing, misidentified or described incorrectly: content, origin, development, scoring procedures, interpretation of scoring. How the data will be collected is mentioned but needs significant development. 0 points Instrumentation and data colletion methods and not included. Procedures 37 to 40 points All steps needed to conduct the research plan are included. The procedures will yield all of the appropriate data to address the research questions. 34 to 36 points Most of the steps needed to conduct the research plan are included. The procedures will yield most of the appropriate data to address the research questions. 1 to 33 points Some of the steps needed to conduct the research plan are included. The procedures will yield some of the data needed for the research questions, but it might miss the mark at times. 0 points Procedures to conduct the research plan are not addressed. Reliability and Validity 9 to 10 points Reliability and validity are taken into account and noted. Although the procedures for reliability and validity are general in nature, it is clear the terms are understood and planned for in a broad manner. 8 points Reliability and validity are taken into account and noted. Procedures for reliability and validity are very general in nature, and it might not be clear that the terms are understood although they and planned for in a broad manner. 1 to 7 points Reliability and validity are taken into account and noted. Procedures for reliability and validity may not be accurate or lack significant development. 0 points Reliability and validity are not addressed. Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present Grammar and Spelling 28 to 30 points Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the outline. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 26 to 27 points There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 1 to 25 points There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 0 points There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Current APA Format Compliance 28 to 30 points There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items. 26 to 27 points There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items. 1 to 25 points There are more than 3 errors in current APA format in the required items. 0 points There are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items. Page 5 of 5