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Course Code Class Code Assignment Title Total Points
TCH-539 TCH-539-O501 Choosing a Research Topic 125.0
Criteria Percentage No Submission (0.00%) Insufficient (69.00%) Approaching (74.00%) Acceptable (87.00%) Target (100.00%) Comments Points Earned
Criteria 100.0%
Areas of Research: Rationale 20.0% Not addressed. Rationale for selecting the areas of research is insufficient and possible topics are irrelevant or are incompletely identified. Rationale for selecting the areas of research is ambiguous and possible topics are minimally identified. Rationale for selecting the areas of research is detailed and relevant and possible topics are clearly identified. Rationale for selecting the areas of research is comprehensive and relevant possible topics are proficiently identified.
Areas of Research: Results of Research 20.0% Not addressed. The desired results and accomplishments from research are implausible, and how the goals will be achieved is not included or unrealistic. The desired results and accomplishments from research are lacking detail, and how the goals will be achieved is overly simplistic. The desired results and accomplishments from research are appropriate, and how the goals will be achieved is reasonable. The desired results and accomplishments from research are realistic, and how the goals will be achieved is comprehensive.
Areas of Research: Contribution of Research 20.0% Not addressed. How the research will contribute to student success and educator effectiveness is unconvincing. How the research will contribute to student success and educator effectiveness is shallow. How the research will contribute to student success and educator effectiveness is measurable. How the research will contribute to student success and educator effectiveness is compelling and in-depth.
Action Research Process Summary 20.0% Not addressed. The four stages of the action research process are incorrectly summarized. Theory of action is not defined. The four stages of the action research process are vaguely summarized and lacking in detail. Theory of action is not clearly defined. The four stages of the action research process are completely summarized. Theory of action is clearly defined. The four stages of the action research process are professionally summarized. Theory of action is skillfully defined.
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) 5.0% Not addressed. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. 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. 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 content-related language. 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.
Organization 5.0% Not addressed. 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. The content is adequately organized, generally providing the audience with a sense of the main idea. 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. 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.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) 10.0% Not addressed. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is freeTopic: Classroom management (improving students behavior and having less discipline issues, behavioral modifications, student discipline)
*No Plagiarism**
Research fuels innovation and efforts to increase outcome in multiple professional fields. Every professional field thrives on research and innovation. In order to establish a solid understanding of a field of study, professionals benefit from understanding the foundations of research and how research applies to practical applications in that field.

During this course, you will conduct an action research study. According to the text, successful action research follows a standard four stage process:

Clarifying vision and targets
Articulating theory
Collecting data and implementing action and
Reflecting on data and planning informed action (Sagor, 2017).

This assignment will provide a foundation for understanding the research process used throughout the course.

For this assignment, select two areas of research and identify a specific topic or focus for each area to investigate in your current or future professional practice.
Complete a 150-250 word rationale for each area of research and include the following:

Why you selected the area of research and topics to investigate.
The research approach you believe has the greatest potential for achieving your goals.
How your research will contribute to student success and educator.

In addition, write a 150-250 word summary of the four stages of the action research process, including a definition of the theory of action.

Support your summary with the textbook and 3-5 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.
An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric (Attached document).
Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.