Criteria Possible Points Points Earned Briefly explain the background and significance of the problem. Be sure to include a theoretical framework 10 Aim or purpose of the study. 2 Hypothesis 2 Describe the research design. 4 Describe the setting and sample. How will the sample be obtained? 6 How large will it be and how long do you expect data collection to last? How did you arrive at these numbers? What are the inclusion & exclusion criteria and why did you select them? Describe the intervention. 6 Describe measurement methods including information about 8 validity, reliability and practicality. Describe the data collection procedure. 8 How do you plan to analyze the data? 6 What are the risks and benefits to subjects? 6 The parts of the proposal are logically connected (e.g. the aim flows 7 from the background information, measurement methods are connected to the dependent variables, data analysis methods are appropriate for sample size & level of measurement, etc.) Presentation style: Information is well organized and clearly presented (10) 25 The speaker delivers the information in a clear voice and in a fluid manner (well rehearsed). (5) Slides have the appropriate amount of information & enhance the presentation. (5) The information is delivered within the allotted time period. (5) (1 point will be subtracted for each minute that the presentation exceeds the time limit.) Critique of peer presentations 10 Meaningful Logical Considerate Thoughtful Completed by August 3, 2009 Total 100 UT ARLINGTON & SCHOOL OF NURSING POLICIES Attendance & Drop Policy: Regular class attendance and participation is expected of all students. Students are responsible for all missed course information.
Criteria Possible Points Points Earned Briefly explain the background and significance of the problem. Be sure to include a theoretical framework 10 Aim or purpose of the study. 2 Hypothesis 2 Describe the research design. 4 Describe the setting and sample. How will the sample be obtained? How large will it be and how long do you expect data collection to last? How did you arrive at these numbers? What are the inclusion & exclusion criteria and why did you select them? 6 Describe the intervention. 6 Describe measurement methods including information about validity, reliability and practicality. 8 Describe the data collection procedure. 8 How do you plan to analyze the data? 6 What are the risks and benefits to subjects? 6 The parts of the proposal are logically connected (e.g. the aim flows from the background information, measurement methods are connected to the dependent variables, data analysis methods are appropriate for sample size & level of measurement, etc.) 7 Presentation style: Information is well organized and clearly presented (10) The speaker delivers the information in a clear voice and in a fluid manner (well rehearsed). (5) Slides have the appropriate amount of information & enhance the presentation. (5) The information is delivered within the allotted time period. (5) (1 point will be subtracted for each minute that the presentation exceeds the time limit.) 25 Critique of peer presentations Meaningful Logical Considerate Thoughtful Completed by August 3, 2009 10 Total 100 UT ARLINGTON & SCHOOL OF NURSING POLICIES Attendance & Drop Policy: Regular class attendance and participation is expected of all students. Students are responsible for all missed course information.
2740_1856__5328_syllabus.docx