Description
Once a research focus is selected, the vision and target have been clarified, and research questions have been developed, a researcher begins to plan data collection based upon the research questions. Data collection takes on different formats, such as observation, surveys, samples, documents, multimedia materials, assessments, and interviews. This is the fourth step of the action research process. Data provides the researcher with the ability to investigate authentic behaviors, responses, and work samples in an attempt to respond to the research questions.
Select at least one of the options listed (i.e. observation, surveys, samples, documents, multimedia materials, assessments, and/or interviews) to collect data based on the vision, target, and research questions developed in Topics 1 and 2. Use a graphic organizer to display the data collected that aligns to the research questions created in Topic 2.
In addition to your data collection, write a 500-750 word essay to include the following:
- Explain the data collection process and the research considerations for your action research study.
- Describe the data collection plan and the rationale for your selected data collection method.
Support your data collection plan with 3-5 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
TCH-539
Class Code
TCH-539-O500
Criteria
Criteria
Percentage
100.0%
Data Collection Process
25.0%
Data Collection Plan
25.0%
Graphic Organizer
25.0%
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling,
punctuation, grammar, language use)
10.0%
Organization
5.0%
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to
assignment and style)
10.0%
Total Weightage
100%
Assignment Title
Data Collection and Summary
No Submission (0.00%)
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Total Points
125.0
Insufficient (69.00%)
Explanation of the data collection process is incomplete or
inaccurate. Research considerations for the action research
study are insufficient.
The data collection plan is implausible or unrealistic.
Graphic organizer is flawed or inadequately displays
alignment of the collected data to the research questions.
Does not include appropriate resources.
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
An attempt is made to organize the content, but the
sequence is indiscernible. The ideas presented are
compartmentalized and may not relate to each other.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous
formatting errors.
Approaching (74.00%)
Explanation of the data collection process is inadequate.
Research considerations for the action research study are
unfocused.
The data collection plan is missing key details.
Graphic organizer is incomplete or includes extraneous
information. Shows partial alignment between the data
collected and the research questions. Includes minimal
resources that may not be valid or reliable.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the
reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word
choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not
varied.
The content is adequately organized, generally providing the
audience with a sense of the main idea.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, although some formatting errors may be present.
Acceptable (87.00%)
Explanation of the data collection process is accurate.
Research considerations for the action research study are
logical.
The data collection plan is detailed and sound.
Graphic organizer is logical and shows noteworthy alignment
between the data collected and the research questions.
Includes appropriate valid and reliable resources.
Submission includes some mechanical errors, but they do not
hinder comprehension. A variety of effective sentence
structures are used, as well as some practice and contentrelated language.
The content is logically organized. The ideas presented relate
to each other. The content provides the audience with a clear
sense of the main idea.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and
style, and format is mostly correct.
Target (100.00%)
Explanation of the data collection process is proficient.
Research considerations for the action research study are
specific.
The data collection plan is realistic and in-depth.
Graphic organizer is expertly crafted and comprehensively
aligns the data collected and research questions. Includes
expertly selected valid and reliable resources.
Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice
reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related
language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.
The content is well-organized and logical. There is a
sequential progression of ideas that relate to each other. The
content is presented as a cohesive unit and provides the
audience with a clear sense of the main idea.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of
error.
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