Description
Review the Course Outcomes for this assignment, which are listed above.For this assignment you will assess the primary ethical concerns involving research with human subjects- voluntary participation, informed consent, physical and mental harm, confidentiality, privacy and withholding treatment.For each concern, identify if it can be a concern for your study and how it would be minimized. State any methods or additional precautions that would be implemented. If it is not an issue, state that.In a summary paragraph, defend the study in terms of the risk/benefit ratio.The paper should be no more than 3 pages in length.
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Considering the Ethical Considerations of Your
Design
Assignment
Purpose
Anticipating potential ethical concerns and developing procedures to mitigate these are
an important part of the development a research plan. This assignment will provide the
opportunity to think about ethical implications of a research study and develop plans to
mitigate those risks.
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.
CO 6: Examine ethical issues related to research.
CO 8: Judge the usefulness of various research approaches: content analysis,
survey and field research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and case studies.
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. For this assignment you will assess the primary ethical concerns involving
research with human subjects- voluntary participation, informed consent,
physical and mental harm, confidentiality, privacy and withholding treatment.
3. For each concern, identify if it can be a concern for your study and how it would
be minimized. State any methods or additional precautions that would be
implemented. If it is not an issue, state that.
4. In a summary paragraph, defend the study in terms of the risk/benefit ratio.
5. The paper should be no more than 3 pages in length.
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.
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.
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.
Pts
18 pts
Failing
Level of
Performance
18-0 Points:
Does not
properly
respond to
assignment
prompt;
presents
information
that is offtopic,
factually
incorrect, or
irrelevant;
lacks a thesis
or central
idea; shows
no evidence
of having
read or
interacted
with course
materials;
shows no
willingness
to
incorporate
content
discussed in
text and or
class
discussions.
25 pt
s
Assignment Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeOrganizatio
n & Coherence of
Ideas
Ratings
25 pts
Highest
Level of
performanc
e
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
comprehensiv
e summary of
ideas.
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
.
Pts
18 pts
Failing
Level of
Performanc
e
18-0 Points:
Lacks
coherence;
no clear
introduction
or thesis
statement;
unclear
organization
throughout;
paragraphs
are
disjointed;
no
transitions
between
paragraphs;
conclusion is
weak or
missing.
25 pt
s
Assignment Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeSupport
Ratings
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.
Pts
11 pts
Failing
Level of
Performance
Uses
irrelevant
details or
lacks
supporting
evidence
entirely;
makes little
or no
reference to
course
material.
17 pt
s
Assignment Rubric
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeStyle &
Mechanics
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomePage
Length Requirements
Total Points: 100
Ratings
Pts
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 at a
collegiate
level; does
not adhere to
APA style
requirements.
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.
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 required
word count
or page
length for
assignment.
23 pt
s
10 pt
s
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