Instructions
After gaining pre-approval, gathering data and carrying out your analysis,
this is the final product. It should contain all 6 parts: Introduction, Review
of Literature, Methods, Analysis, Discussion, Conclusion. The final length
should be 15-20 pages and will be graded based on your ability to mirror
the best practices from the Tracy text. Be sure to attach the required data
as an appendix to your study as well (SEFE 896: Transcripts). These do
not count as pages in your writing. (50pts)
Qualitative Pilot Study Grading Rubric
Section Requirements* Grade Range
Introduction – 1-2 pages, clear and concise
- Communicates importance of topic of study
5-0 Points
Review of
Literature
- 3-4 pages, clear and concise
- Draws on 6-10 peer-reviewed articles
- Establishes where the study fits into the
larger understanding of the topic
10-0 Points
Methods – 1-2 pages, clear and concise
- Describes how the study will take place
- Appropriate design for a qualitative study
5-0 Points
Analysis – 1-2 pages, clear and concise
- Describes the process used to analyze the
data gathered in the study - Appropriate analysis techniques used for
study design
5-0 Points
Discussion – 5-10 pages, clear and concise
- Describes the findings gleaned from the
pilot study - Findings are appropriately characterized
given the small size of the study - Addresses how these findings connect to
the literature on the topic
15-0 Points
Conclusion – 1-2 pages, clear and concise
- Summarizes the key findings in the study
- Describes the limitations of the study
- Suggests future research potential
10-0 Points
- Distracting grammar and/or spelling mistakes will result in the study
being returned to you for further editing before a grade can be issued.
