Progress Check
Use this activity to assess whether you and your peers can:
- Write a research question that includes the three necessary components of a well-stated research question.
Directions
Use the drop-down menu to learn about the three steps needed to complete this assignment.
Three steps to complete the assignmentPrompt
Hint - the three components of a well-stated research question are stated on the previous page.
Question 1
Give an example of a well-stated research question that involves estimating a characteristic of the population of part-time students at your college.
Question 2
Improve the following research question so that it is a well-stated research question. Research Question: Do students work a lot of hours?
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Rubric
Formative Assessments
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswering the Prompt | 10 ptsFull CreditThe first submission demonstrates a good-faith effort to address each part of the Prompt. Either in the first draft or the optional final draft, all parts of the "Prompt" are addressed and the responses demonstrate attainment of the learning objectives in the "Progress Check" section of the assignment. The answers are correct. The writing/work is clear. The explanation/work is reasonable, well-organized, and easy to follow.8.5 ptsMostly CorrectThe first submission demonstrates a good-faith effort to address most of the Prompt. In the optional final draft all parts of the "Prompt" are addressed, and the responses demonstrate attainment of the learning objectives in the "Progress Check" section of the assignment. The answers are mostly correct. The writing/work is clear. The explanation/work is reasonable, well-organized, and easy to follow. 6 ptsOne or more incorrectThe first submission demonstrates a good-faith effort to respond to a smaller portion of the Prompt. In the first draft or the optional final draft, one or more parts of the "Prompt" are not addressed or are incorrect. Or, answers do not demonstrate attainment of the learning objectives in the "Progress Check" section of the assignment. Or, answers are correct, but the writing/work is unclear, incorrect, or difficult to follow.0 ptsNo MarksThe first submission does not demonstrate a good-faith effort to address the Prompt. | 10 pts |
Total Points: 10