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This assignment will determine the largest percentage of your grade and build upon the Question to Position paper. In theory you are creating this guide for someone who will have the same question in the future. In essence you are gifting them a head start on the process. For this assignment you will:
Introduce your topic and state your research question. You’ve been working on this throughout the course and may need to slightly tweak earlier iterations of it based on instruction feedback. Identify your audience. Is this for a general audience? Or experts in the field? Or people with some established knowledge on the topic already? This part should be a single paragraph.
Identify 4 sources that help frame and shape your understanding of the topic and address how you plan to answer the research question. State what category (background, exhibit, argument, or method) each source matches. Refer back to the BEAM framework Links to an external site. if you are uncertain. Cite your sources according to APA or a style of your choosing. 1 Background source
1 Exhibit source
1 Argument source
1 Method source
Write a brief description for each of the four sources. In the description include:A summary of the article, resource or webpage;
A summary of the source (journal, newspaper or website) and why it is reputable for this topic.
Evaluate the source paying particular attention to the qualities below. Refer back to Ch 6: Evaluating SourcesLinks to an external site. for more. This section is the most important. RelevancyLinks to an external site.
CredibilityLinks to an external site.
Degree of biasLinks to an external site.
Note that you not doing any writing to reach a conclusion about your question; the emphasis here is on forming your question and identifying and evaluating sources that you could use to address it in a full research project.
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Final Research GuideFinal Research GuideCriteriaRatings
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch question / Explanation of issue 20 ptsExceeds expectationsIssue/problem to be considered critically is stated clearly and described comprehensively, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.17 ptsMeets expectationsIssue/problem to be considered critically is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions.14 ptsNeeds improvementIssue/problem to be considered critically is stated but description leaves some terms undefined, ambiguities unexplored, boundaries undetermined, and/or backgrounds unknown.10 ptsBelow expectationsIssue/problem to be considered critically is stated without clarification or description.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource quality / Evidence20 ptsExceeds expectationsInformation is taken from source(s) with enough interpretation/evaluation to develop a comprehensive analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are questioned thoroughly.17 ptsMeets expectationsIssue/problem to be considered critically is stated, described, and clarified so that understanding is not seriously impeded by omissions.14 ptsNeeds improvementInformation is taken from source(s) with some interpretation/evaluation, but not enough to develop a coherent analysis or synthesis. Viewpoints of experts are taken as mostly fact, with little questioning.10 ptsBelow expectationsInformation is taken from source(s) without any interpretation/evaluation. Viewpoints of experts are taken as fact, without question.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource evaluation20 ptsExceeds expectationsThoroughly (systematically and methodically) analyzes own and others’ assumptions and carefully evaluates the relevance of contexts when presenting a position.17 ptsMeets expectationsIdentifies own and others’ assumptions and several relevant contexts when presenting a position.14 ptsNeeds improvementQuestions some assumptions. Identifies several relevant contexts when presenting a position. May be more aware of others’ assumptions than one’s own (or vice versa).10 ptsBelow expectationsShows an emerging awareness of present assumptions (sometimes labels assertions as assumptions). Begins to identify some contexts when presenting a position.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEffective use of information20 ptsExceeds expectationsCommunicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources to fully achieve a specific purpose, with clarity and depth.17 ptsMeets expectationsCommunicates, organizes and synthesizes information from sources. Intended purpose is achieved.14 ptsNeeds improvementCommunicates and organizes information from sources. The information is not yet synthesized, so the intended purpose is not fully achieved.10 ptsBelow expectationsCommunicates information from sources. The information is fragmented and/or used inappropriately (misquoted, taken out of context, or incorrectly paraphrased, etc.), so the intended purpose is not achieved.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthical use of information20 ptsExceeds expectationsStudents use correctly all of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution).17 ptsMeets expectationsStudents use correctly three of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution).14 ptsNeeds improvementStudents use correctly two of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution).10 ptsBelow expectationsStudents use correctly one of the following information use strategies (use of citations and references; choice of paraphrasing, summary, or quoting; using information in ways that are true to original context; distinguishing between common knowledge and ideas requiring attribution).