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1. The proposal This course has certainly been a long journey for all of you,
but i
The proposalThis course has certainly been a long journey for all of you, but it has been
worth your time and effort. You will dedicate this week to consolidating and submitting the
full project so far; either sections I-IV of your Data-Based Project or chapters 1, 2, and 3 of
the action research project.In addition, you will publish an abstract, which is a brief window
into your project comprised of 120-150 words describing the research problem, research
question, sample characteristics and methodology (e.g. qualitative, quantitative or mixed
methods), or plans for implementation.Please note: at the completion of your project, the
final version of the abstract will also include a brief description of the findings/results/plan.
If you are completing the action research project, please use the ARP Template (if you have
not done so up to this point) including the abstract, chapters 1-3, reference page (you
should have a minimum of 19 at this point), and appendices (data collection tool and
intervention).Final ARP proposal OR DPB PlanWeek 8 Assignment — Parts I-IV: Data-Based
Improvement ProjectPurposeDuring Week 8, you will submit sections I-IV of your capstone
project for a final assessment.Assignment DirectionsUtilize the feedback you received from
your professor and the Writing Studio to prepare your final publish. Please submit the
following parts together in a one document:the description of the problem/field and data
plan from Week 2the literature review from Week 3the data analysis from Week 5the
improvement plan from Weeks 6 and 7the appendix that includes the data set you
utilizedPage RequirementsWill vary depending on details/length of the plan (25-35
pages).ReferencesThis assignment should list all the quality references (e.g., .org, .edu, peer-
reviewed journals, etc.) that you used in each step of your plan. You will need your APA
manual for this assignment.Grading CriteriaThis assignment comprises 20% of your
grade.Saving the AssignmentPlease submit/attach this assignment in MS Word as
LastNameWeek#Course# (e.g., Davis Week 8 RSM551).Due DatePlease submit this
assignment by Thursday midnight.Week 8 Written Assignment RubricQuality of Content
(80 Points)All items are brought together from the different sections students worked on
through the class. The final publish includes:___/10: A description of the problem and a
description of data that can be used to understand the problem (week 2)___/20: A review of
literature that focuses on the elements of the problem, challenges in the field, and best
practices/recommendations, organized logically, avoiding annotated bibliography format
(week 3)___/20: The detailed data analysis with graphics and synthesis (week 5)___/20: The

2. improvement plan template, filled out with main planning steps (week 6)___/10: Data set
and “mock” IRB for the data set included in an appendix (week 7)Quality of Writing (20
Points)___/ 5: Format – Text meets APA/MSE standards.___/ 5: Organization – Organization
of paper demonstrates critical thinking.___/ 5: Precision – Student uses terminology and
writes clearly and concisely.___/ 5: Mechanics – Student spells, constructs sentences, and
punctuates correctly.Total: 100Week 8 Assignment- Action Research Chapters 1-
3PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to officially submit your revised Chapters 1-3
(the proposal).Assignment DirectionsUtilize any feedback provided, and anything you
needed to finish, and submit the following parts together in one single document:Title
pageTable of contentsAbstractChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3ReferencesAppendices
(including your survey or interview questions, emails to participants, intervention
documentation)Page RequirementsWill vary depending on details/length of each chapter
and type of study.ReferencesThis assignment should list all the quality references (e.g., .org,
.edu, peer-reviewed journals, etc.) that you used in each step of your research. You will need
your APA manual for this assignment.Grading CriteriaThis assignment is worth 20% of your
grade.Saving the AssignmentPlease submit/attach this assignment in MS Word as
LastNameResearchWeek#Course# (e.g., Davis Research Week 8 RSM551).Due DatePlease
submit this assignment by Thursday 11:59pm EST.Submit by Thursday.Week 8 Written
Action Research Assignment RubricQuality of Content (80 Points)___/5: publish abstract
summarizing the study is created in under 150 words.___/20: Chapter 1 offers an
introduction to the problem and research questions___/20: Chapter 2 demonstrates the
formation of a literature review___/20: Chapter 3 presents a methodology to adequately
collect data___/15: Reference page and AppendicesQuality of Writing (20 Points)___/ 5:
Format – Text meets APA/MSE standards.___/ 5: Organization – Organization of paper
demonstrates critical thinking. (Paper contains cover page, introduction, conclusion,
headings, and effective transitions).___/ 5: Precision – Student uses terminology and writes
clearly and concisely.___/ 5: Mechanics – Student spells, constructs sentences, and
punctuates correctly.Total: 100