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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
RUBRIC 1 – STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Description: The objective of this chapter is drawn on three main aspects. A researcher may desire to test or
implementing new or existing methodology and/or strategies in the teaching field, he may also want to contribute to
the existent theory or may have identify a gap in knowledge since there might not be enough theory about that
specific topic.
Tense: present tense
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CONTENT
The section contextualizes the reader and 0.5
shows the area of interest by describing from a
general to the local perspective.
Citations and references effectively support the 0.5
reasons to conduct the study. It also organizes
theories and studies that contrast, compare and
inform different perspectives around the topic
to be studied. Present general and clear view
of theory and research.
Section contents enough arguments for 0.5
conducting the research and unfolds the gap in
the knowledge or the controversy in theory that
the study intends to cover. Other studies in the
field (or lack/scarcity of them) are mentioned.
Arguments include appropriate support (from 0.5
documents, theory, research)
The statement presents the contribution of the 0.5
study to the field.
The statements presented in the section are 0.5
subjectivity-free and highlight the significance
of the study to be conducted.
Total 3.0
ORGANIZATION
This section is neat, cohesive, and coherent in 0.5
style according to APA guidelines.
Paragraphs are well developed and flow 0.5
smoothly one to another.
Appropriate academic discourse is used. 0.5
Written discourse uses correct. Spelling, 0.5
punctuation and capitalization; it has a
minimum of mayor errors in grammar and
word selection.
Total 2.0
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
RUBRIC 2 –THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Description: This chapter, besides aiding the researcher in narrowing the study, it provides credibility to the study
since it defines, interprets and articulates the most relevant concepts related to the study. Additionally, it examines
the most current research conducted in the particular field.
Tense: Present simple
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CONTENT
The section presents an introductory paragraph 0.25
that shows the most relevant concepts that are
going to be discussed throughout the pages.
The section presents at least three well known 0.5
authors per concept (concepts need to be up to
date unless the study requires early definitions of
concepts).
The section also presents pertinent and updated 5
research studies which have been conducted in
the particular field of study. (minimum three
studies)
It organizes theories and studies that contrast, 10
compare and inform different perspectives around
the topic to be studied. Present general and clear
view of theory and research.
Theories, concepts and studies are organized, 5
classified, put in hierarchy and coherent patterns
that frame the work of research.
Citations and references effectively support 5
theory and related studies sustaining research.
Total 30
ORGANIZATION
This section is neat, cohesive, and coherent in 5
style according to APA guidelines.
Paragraphs are well developed and flow 5
smoothly one to another.
Appropriate academic discourse is used. 5
Written discourse uses correct. Spelling, 5
punctuation and capitalization; it has a
minimum of mayor errors in grammar and
word selection.
Total 20
Grade
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
RUBRIC 3- METHODOLOGY
Description: The chapter contains relevant information about the design of the study. Therefore, it contains
detailed information about the type of context and setting, the participants, the researchers and the methods
used for the data collection and the ethical considerations
Tense: Past simple
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Type of Study
This section clearly defines the type .
of research and the methodology. 0.5
It cites relevant authors that show
the connection between the current 0.5
study and the theory. (citation)
Total 1.0
Context(of school)
Reader is contextualized from wider
to more specific information. 0.25
Therefore, relevant information
about the description of the site
(location, type of school, grades,
No. of teachers, No. of students,
economical status, resources) is
presented. PEI analysis (if
necessary)
Setting (of the participants)
Setting clearly describes the
conditions and related information 0.25
to the study such as: No. of English
teachers, grades that take English
courses, No. of hours per week
students are exposed to the
language, curriculum or standards
followed, and teachers’ academic
background to establish the
participants’ profile
Total 0.5
Participants
The section states the reason for the 0.25
number of participants, how and why
they were selected. It uses theory as
reference for sampling (citation)
The section shows the main 0.25
characteristics of the population
involved in the study such as:
teachers’ or learners academic level,
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
origin, gender, age, disciplinary or
personal profile, or any other
particular data.
Total 0.5
Researcher’s Role
It cites relevant authors that show the 0.25
connection between the theory of the
researchers’ role and the current
study. (citation)
Roles of each researcher are 0.25
specified according to their tasks in
the research study. (citation)
Total 0.5
Data analysis and collection (instruments)
The section clearly shows the theory
under which the collected data was 0.5
analyzed. (grounded theory- priori
theory)
The section presents at least different 0.25
three (3) methods that provide a
variety of data to develop the
triangulation. Instruments’ definition
(authors) should be included to
support their view about the
relationship between author and
expected data. ( in the appendix)
Instruments have been previously 0.25
piloted in the course to collect data
that is relevant to the study. They are
oriented to answering the research
questions.
The section clearly shows the theory
according to which the collected data
will be analyzed. It may be either
grounded theory- priory theory
Total 1.0
Instructional Design (if necessary)
This section shows the plan designed
to collect the data need. It also has
the number of sections carried out,
what was done in each one and how it
was carried out. (one paragraph per
section)
The researcher must present at least 3
lesson plans that include the material
used ( in the appendix)
Total
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
Consent forms and ethical considerations
Consent forms include the
presentation and the description of 0.25
research project (title and objectives).
The form briefly explains the reason
of the study, selection of the
participants the procedure, the
potential benefits, participants’
confidentiality and the researchers’
personal information. (in the
appendix)
The study presents the ethical aspects 0.25
considered in the research. The forms
have been written in a language with
which the participants feel
comfortable (L1).
Total 0.5
ORGANIZATION
This section is neat, cohesive, and 0.25
coherent in style according to APA
guidelines.
Paragraphs are well developed and 0.25
flow smoothly one to another.
Appropriate academic discourse is 0.25
used.
Written discourse uses correct. 0.25
Spelling, punctuation and
capitalization; it has a minimum of
mayor errors in grammar and word
selection.
Total 1.0
Grade
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
RUBRIC 4- FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
Description: This chapter presents what the researcher/s have found as the result of the data collection allowing
the researcher to demonstrate with strong and reliable evidence the relevance of this research and its contribution
field.
Tense: Past simple
Data collection and analysis (instruments)
Recommendations before starting the findings
There shouldn’t be less than 5 findings and NO more than 6 findings.
There should be at least 2 data samples per finding (data from different methods)
The data must come from the triangulation of the methods or the participants
The discussion and the findings should be in the same chapter.
The discussion should be up to date and varied (depending on the topic no more than 10 years old).
The presentation (layout) of the findings should be: Title (interpretative), description of the title, the data
and its interpretation and the discussion (with one author)
Findings and discussion
The results aim at answering the 2.0
research questions and sub questions
Each finding has an interpretative title , Stage 1 description of the title, S2 samples of data, S3 interpretation of
data and S4 discussion (with one author)
S 1: The paragraph explains clearly 0.5
what the researchers intend to convey
with the title
S 2: The data show strong evidence 0.5
of what the researchers intend to
illustrate
S 3: There is a strong relationship 0.5
between the data displayed and the
interpretation given by the
researchers based on the data
S 4: Each finding is accompanied by 0.5
a discussion supported by at least one
citation by an authority on the topic,
with the purpose of demonstrating a
clear connection between them.
(Make sure the author has been
included in the theoretical
framework)
4.0
ORGANIZATION
This section is neat, cohesive, and 0.25
coherent in style according to APA
guidelines.
Paragraphs are well developed and 0.25
flow smoothly one to another.
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
Appropriate academic discourse is 0.25
used.
Written discourse uses correct. 0.25
Spelling, punctuation and
capitalization; it has a minimum of
mayor errors in grammar and word
selection.
Total 1.0
Grade
RUBRIC 5 – RESEARCH AND PEDAGOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
Description: In this Chapter the researcher mentions how your findings may serve to theory and instructions and
what areas need further research.
Tense: Present simple
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CONTENT
The section shows how findings were suitable to 1.0
transfer significant implications for teaching and for
triggering further research. In other words, what they
learned as teachers and researches.
The section presents some issues that emerged during 0.5
the research process or were outside of the scope of
the study. These should be considered in further
research.
The section offers several specific recommendations 0.5
concerning to the research process or regarding
teaching and learning procedures.
The research implications are presented in 1.0
hierarchical order according to their relevance.
Total 3.0
ORGANIZATION
This section is neat, cohesive, and coherent in style 0.25
according to APA guidelines.
Paragraphs are well developed and flow smoothly 0.25
one to another.
Appropriate academic discourse is used. 0.25
Written discourse uses correct. Spelling, punctuation 0.25
and capitalization; it has a minimum of mayor errors
in grammar and word selection.
Total 1.0
Grade
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
RUBRIC 6– LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
Description: This chapter deals with the obstacles or weaknesses that came forward during the research process.
Tense: Present simple
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CONTENT
Briefly explain the problematic issues the 1.5
researcher encountered when conducting the
study: These may be theoretical,
methodological and analytical. (Clarify one by
one).
The limitations show reflection and 1.5
researchers critical point views.
Total 3.0
ORGANIZATION
This section is neat, cohesive, and coherent in 5
style according to APA guidelines.
Paragraphs are well developed and flow 5
smoothly one to another.
Appropriate academic discourse is used. 5
Written discourse uses correct. Spelling, 5
punctuation and capitalization; it has a
minimum of mayor errors in grammar and
word selection.
Total 2.0
Grade
RUBRIC 7- CONCLUSIONS
Description: This chapter presents important aspects that arise from the analysis and the discussion of the
results provide from the data gathering.
Tense: Write using the present tense.
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CONTENT
The section includes the purpose of the 1.0
study and research questions and the main
findings. It also includes the mayor
pedagogical and research implications.
The conclusions are presented in hierarchy 1.0
order according the way the findings were
presented.
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FACULTAD DE ARTES Y HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN LENGUA INGLESA
The section also explains relates the 1.0
findings to the research question and
supports your new theories, your
innovative ideas, your personal
contributions to the world of English
learning research and pedagogy.
Total 3.0
ORGANIZATION
This section is neat, cohesive, and coherent 5
in style according to APA guidelines.
Paragraphs are well developed and flow 5
smoothly one to another.
Appropriate academic discourse is used. 5
Written discourse uses correct. Spelling, 5
punctuation and capitalization; it has a
minimum of mayor errors in grammar and
word selection.
Total 20
Grade
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