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Research Topic: “The Impact of Teletherapy on Access to Mental Health Services Among Vulnerable Populations.”Research Question: “How does Teletherapy affect access to mental health services for vulnerable populations?”
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Assignment
Purpose
This assignment will provide the structure for you to identify and define the measures for your
research design. For each variable devote a one to paragraph response providing the information
requested in the outline below. Please use APA format and appropriate narrative format (this
means no bullets).
Course Outcomes
This assignment provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course
outcomes:
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CO 1: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of selected research methods and tools.
Total Points Possible
This assignment is worth 100 points.
Due Date
Please see the due dates below. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Requirements and Guidelines
1. Review the Course Outcomes for this assignment, which are listed above.
2. Using the topic, you have selected for use this term, describe each of the variables that
you propose for your research study. Identify each as an independent (explanatory or
predictive) variable and dependent (response) variable.
Variable 1 (Independent or Explanatory Variable)
A.Identify the concept found in your research question and provide a nominal (conceptual
definition)
B. Provide the operational definition for the variable. In most cases, the measure will require
the use of a previously developed scale. In these cases, use the following guideline in
describing your instrument:
1. What does it measure?
2. How well does it measure the concept?
▪ Indications of validity and reliability.
3. How is it structured?
▪ Number of items
▪ Subscales
▪ Response structure
4. What is the dimension; how many dimensions does the scale measure?
5. How much time & resources does it take to administer and analyze?
6. From whom does the scale obtain information.
C. In one word, identify the level of measurement for this variable.
For all remaining variables identified in your question, (Independent (Explanatory) or Dependent
(Response)), follow the same outline.
Grading Criteria
Your paper will be graded based on following criteria:
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Content
Organization and Coherence of Ideas
Support
Style and Mechanics
Page Length Requirements
Detailed grading rubric can be found below.
Rubric
Assignment Rubric
Assignment Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeContent
Ratings
25 pts
Highest Level of
performance
Excellent
response to
assignment;
response is well
developed and
communicated;
presents
information that is
factually correct,
reflective, and
substantive;
demonstrates
sophistication of
thought behind
central idea;
shows evidence of
having read,
reflected on, and
applied course
readings and
materials;
incorporates
content from text
and class
discussions.
23 pts
Very Good or
High Level of
Performance
Well rounded
response
appropriate to
assignment, but
may have minor
lapses in
development;
clearly states
response and
begins to
acknowledge the
central idea and
main details;
presents
information that
is factually
correct; shows
evidence of
having read and
reflected on
course readings
and materials;
shows
willingness to
incorporate
content
discussed in text
and class
discussions.
Pts
19 pts
Acceptable
Level of
Performance
Does not
appropriately
respond to
assignment
prompt; may
provide only a
basic summary
of one or more
concepts; does
not include a
clear central
idea; thesis may
be too vague to
be developed
effectively;
shows little
evidence of
understanding
course materials;
shows no or only
slight
willingness to
incorporate
content
discussed in text
and or class
discussions.
18 pts
Failing Level of
Performance
18-0 Points:
Does not
properly
respond to
assignment
prompt; presents
information that
is off-topic,
factually
incorrect, or
irrelevant; lacks
a thesis or
central idea;
25 pt
shows no
evidence of s
having read or
interacted with
course
materials; shows
no willingness
to incorporate
content
discussed in text
and or class
discussions.
Assignment Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeOrganizat
ion & Coherence
of Ideas
Ratings
25 pts
Highest Level
of performance
Logical
structure
appropriate to
paper’s subject,
purpose, and
audience;
substantive
introduction
including clear
thesis
statement; paper
is structured so
that ideas
logically flow
and build
throughout;
fully developed
paragraphs;
effective
transitions
between
paragraphs;
logical
conclusion that
clearly
summarizes
ideas and adds
final thoughts
and/or
reflections.
23 pts
Very Good or
High Level of
Performance
Shows logical
progression of
ideas; includes
introduction and
thesis statement,
but they may be
unclear or not
fully developed;
paragraphs are
complete
thoughts; some
transitions
between
paragraphs;
conclusion is
present but may
not provide a
comprehensive
summary of
ideas.
Pts
19 pts
Acceptable Level
of Performance
Lacking internal
paragraph
coherence;
underdeveloped
introduction and
thesis statement;
organization of
ideas is difficult
to understand;
paragraphs need
further
development; few
transitions
between
paragraphs;
conclusion is too
brief and/or
underdeveloped.
18 pts
Failing Level
of
Performance
18-0 Points:
Lacks
coherence; no
clear
introduction or
thesis
statement;
unclear
organization
throughout;
paragraphs are
disjointed; no
25 pt
transitions
s
between
paragraphs;
conclusion is
weak or
missing.
Assignment Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeSupport
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeStyle &
Mechanics
Ratings
Pts
17 pts
Highest Level of
performance
Uses evidence
appropriately and
effectively;
makes several
references to
course material
(e.g., readings,
lecture, videos,
audio clips,
scripture, etc.);
provides
sufficient
evidence and
explanation to
support main
ideas; documents
sources
appropriately.
15 pts
Very Good or
High Level of
Performance
Offers relevant
reasons and
evidence to
support ideas;
makes adequate
references to
course material;
begins to explain
connections
between
evidence and
main points;
documents most
sources
appropriately.
13 pts
Acceptable Level
of Performance
Uses
generalizations to
support ideas;
makes few or
inadequate
references to
course material;
may use examples,
but they are
obvious or
irrelevant; often
depends on
unsupported
opinion or
personal
experience;
documents few or
no sources
appropriately.
11 pts
Failing Level
of
Performance
Uses irrelevant
details or lacks
supporting
evidence
entirely; makes
little or no
17 pt
reference to
course
s
material.
23 pts
Highest Level of
performance
Style &
Mechanics 23
Points Well
organized; may
contain fewer than
three errors; errors
do not impede
meaning; uses
professional and
scholarly
language
throughout;
exemplifies
collegiate level
writing; adheres to
proper APA style
requirements.
19 pts
Very Good or
High Level of
Performance
Fairly well
organized;
contains fewer
than five errors;
errors do not
impede meaning;
uses professional
and scholarly
language
throughout;
meets most APA
style
requirements.
18 pts
Acceptable
Level of
Performance
Somewhat
disorganized;
contains more
than five errors;
errors may
confound
meaning; lacks
professional or
scholarly
language; may
meet some APA
style
requirements.
15 pts
Failing Level of
Performance
Disorganized;
contains many
errors that
confound
meaning;
language is not
23 pt
at a collegiate
level; does not
s
adhere to APA
style
requirements.
Assignment Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomePage
Length
Requirements
Total Points: 100
Ratings
10 pts
Highest Level
of
performance
Adheres to all
word count or
page length
requirements.
8 pts
Very Good or
High Level of
Performance
Exceeds half and
almost meets
minimum word
count or page
length
requirement.
Pts
7 pts
Acceptable Level
of Performance
Completes
approximately
half of required
word count or
page length for
assignment.
5 pts
Failing Level of
Performance
Completes less
than half of 10 pt
required word
s
count or page
length for
assignment.
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