Posted: March 11th, 2015

Research Questions

Research Questions

Project description
This written assignment is based on the work conducted in the RD Research Questions group discussion forum. Based on this initial work, feedback received, and

additional research, students should submit a final version of at least 10 unique research questions. Students are encouraged to use a wide range of variables, in

terms of number and types, and to make sure the questions cover a range of focus, such as exploring relationships between variables, making predictions for one

variable using one or more other variables, and determining differences between groups across one or two variables.

For each of the 10 questions, provide the following:
List the research question
Identify the variables presented in the question
Provide an operational definition for each variable
Describe each variables scale of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio) and characteristics (i.e., discrete vs. continuous, numerical vs. categorical,

etc.)
The paper should be APA formatted but can include listings, though full sentences should be used within these listings. Be sure to appropriately identify each

component for each question.

Content Criteria3 Points
10 appropriate and correctly formatted research questions are presented.
All variables evident in each research question are correctly identified.
Appropriate operational definitions are provided for all variables for each research question.
All variables scale of measurement and characteristics for each research question are correctly identified.
Writing and Organization Criteria1 Point
The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.
The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.
Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.
Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.
Spelling is correct.
Style Criteria1 Point
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Total Possible Points