Research Design Essay paper

Research Design Essay paper – Instructions – Design an experiment for the study of a particular treatment (this could be a type of therapy or a hypothetical new medication) for a Neurological or Psychological Disorder. (Chpts. 4 and 16) You may work together but write up your own report (This is a written analysis research design essay paper)   Tunitin is included) . 15 pages . SUBMIT as PDF file

 

1. The Research Question (i.e. Does cognitive therapy work for disorder such as Autistic Disorder? Discuss the disorder . My example.
2. Literature Review –  Overview of research on possible  treatments used for this disorder. 3-4 journal articles and text
3. Hypothesis – i.e. Cognitive therapy does or does not work for Autistic Disorder? This is your educated guess.  My example
4. The Experiment (using control and experimental groups)
5.                                     Experimental Group– receives Cognitive Therapy
6.                                     Control Group– does not receive Cognitive Therapy
7. The Data  (describe pre and post tests, survey, or observations, used to obtain data experimental results)
8.                            6.  Conclusion – about your Hypothesis. (you can make up  data to support your conclusion i.e. 95% of the experiment group improved after cognitive therapy – Treatment does or does not work- to prove or disprove your hypothesis) My example

Rubric

400 Level Grading Rubric: Written Communication v2018

400 Level Grading Rubric: Written Communication v2018
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting strategy appropriate to genre threshold: 3.83 pts	5.0 pts Consistently used correct writing strategies specific to genre 4.33 pts Mostly used correct writing strategies specific to genre 3.83 pts Used some correct writing strategies specific to genre 3.33 pts Minimally used correct writing strategies specific to genre 0.0 pts Did not use correct writing strategies specific to genre	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and thesis statement threshold: 7.65 pts	10.0 pts Thoroughly engaging introduction, revealed a clear and substantive thesis 8.65 pts Engaging introduction, revealed a clear thesis 7.65 pts Introduction revealed a thesis lacking in clarity 6.65 pts Introduction revealed a general topic but not a thesis 0.0 pts Little or no introductory material	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Area (added by Instructor) threshold: 30.6 pts	40.0 pts Excellent 34.6 pts Above Average 30.6 pts Average 26.6 pts Below Average 0.0 pts Unacceptable	40.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization threshold: 7.65 pts	10.0 pts Structure enhanced the argument, clearly organized paragraphs and seamless transitions 8.65 pts Mostly successful structure, paragraphs, and transitions 7.65 pts Organization is inconsistent or uneven 6.65 pts Organization is in the way of reading for content 0.0 pts Lack of coherent organization	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence / Supporting ideas threshold: 11.48 pts	15.0 pts Consistently developed strong arguments with academically valid evidence 12.98 pts Mostly developed strong arguments with academically valid evidence 11.48 pts Developed some arguments with academically valid evidence 9.98 pts Minimally developed arguments with academically valid evidence 0.0 pts Did not develop arguments with academically valid evidence	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion threshold: 3.83 pts	5.0 pts Thoroughly engaging conclusion, fully reviewed thesis and main ideas 4.33 pts Engaging conclusion, reviewed thesis and main ideas 3.83 pts Conclusion reviewed some main ideas 3.33 pts Conclusion minimally reviewed main ideas 0.0 pts Little or no conclusive material	5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, spelling, and writing style threshold: 7.65 pts	10.0 pts Consistently used correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. Virtually no errors 8.65 pts Mostly used correct grammar, spelling, and writing style. Some minor errors 7.65 pts Frequent minor errors of grammar, spelling, or writing style 6.65 pts Serious errors of grammar, spelling, or writing style 0.0 pts Grammar or spelling errors get in the way of reading for content	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLayout and documentation (APA, Chicago, etc.) threshold: 3.83 pts	5.0 pts Consistently used correct layout and documentation. Virtually no errors 4.33 pts Mostly used correct layout and documentation. Some minor errors 3.83 pts Frequent minor errors of layout or documentation 3.33 pts Serious errors of layout or documentation 0.0 pts Little or no documentation	5.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

Video / Oral Group Side Show Presentation 20% – Instructions – Present your above essay research design project as a video oral slide show presentation to post on Canvas. This may be a group presentation recorded on your Ipad.

Use the 6 x 6 rule for your slide show Presentation: (6-7 slides, no more than 6 lines per slide – do not cut and paste long paragraph information into the slides). Also do NOT just read the slides. Points off for reading.

Slide 1 – The Research question – What is the treatment question? What did you want to find out? Discuss the disorder.

Slide 2 – The Hypothesis – this is your educated guess?
Slide 3 – The Literature Review – research about treatments Slide 4 – The Experiment (describe your experiment with the experimental and control groups)

Slide 5 – The Conclusions about your experiment based on data Slide 6 – References (from the Literature review)

Slide 6- List your References

Notice:

Please make note for each slide for me to read during the presentation.

Make simple and easy as much as you can.

 

 

 

Last Updated on April 21, 2019 by EssayPro