Q UNIT 1 - RESEARCH METHOD & DESIGN WORKSHEET The Unit 1 Research Method and Design Worksheet assignment requires you to accurately and concisely summarize key characteristics of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches to research. In addition to helping you understand various research designs, your completed worksheet will assist with the remainder of your LSTD 5043 as well as your comprehensive exam. • Download and use the Unit 1 - Research Method and Design Worksheet Template when preparing your assignment - See the Additional Resources tab of the Course Introduction module. • Use the information from the Unit 1 readings and additional resources to identify appropriate content for worksheet. • See the Instructor Guidelines tab of the Course Introduction for general writing requirements. • Maximize your score by reviewing the grading rubric instructions to ensure you have met the criteria. • Complete and submit the Unit 1 - Research Method and Design Worksheet. • See the Assignment tab of Unit 1 to review a description of the assignment. • See the Additional Resources tab of the Course Introduction to download a template for the assignment. • See the Syllabus or Calendar for a list of assignment due dates. • Use the rubric below to maximize your score. RUBRIC Unit 1 CST Rubric (100 Points) [Revised April 2022] Unit 1 CST Rubric (100 Points) [Revised April 2022] Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMMON QUANTITATIVE DESIGNS Student described when it is appropriate to use each design as well as key language associated with each design. 30 pts Excellent Included all required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design. 27 pts Good Included most required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; a few opportunities for improvement. 24 pts Fair Included some required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; some opportunities for improvement. 18 pts Needs Improvement Included very little required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; multiple opportunities for improvement. 0 pts Missing Included none of the required content with sufficient detail to demonstrate understanding of each design. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMMON QUALITATIVE DESIGNS Student described when it is appropriate to use each design as well as key language associated with each design. 30 pts Excellent Included all required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design. 27 pts Good Included most required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; a few opportunities for improvement. 24 pts Fair Included some required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; some opportunities for improvement. 18 pts Needs Improvement Included very little required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; multiple opportunities for improvement. 0 pts Missing Included none of the required content with sufficient detail to demonstrate understanding of each design. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCOMMON MIXED-METHOD DESIGNS Student described when it is appropriate to use each design as well as key language associated with each design. 30 pts Excellent Included all required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design. 27 pts Good Included most required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; a few opportunities for improvement. 24 pts Fair Included some required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; some opportunities for improvement. 18 pts Needs Improvement Included very little required content with level of detail needed to demonstrate understanding of each design; multiple opportunities for improvement. 0 pts Missing Included none of the required content with sufficient detail to demonstrate understanding of each design. 30 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWRITING & ALIGNMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS Student demonstrated graduate-level writing skills by answering the questions using their own words; avoided cutting and pasting information from resources. 10 pts Excellent Clearly and fluently paraphrased all the information in the template 9 pts Good Clearly paraphrased most information in the template 8 pts Fair Paraphrased some information in the template 6 pts Needs Improvement Little or ineffective paraphrasing of information in the template 0 pts Missing No paraphrasing of information in the template 10 pts Total Points: 100