Level 1

Not Acceptable

(< 3 pts)

Level 2

Needs Improvement

(4-6 pts)

Level 3

Meets Standards

(7-8 pts)

Level 4

Exceeds Standards

(9-10 pts)

Candidate included a narrative of results obtained from analyzing data collection.

· Narrative includes poor evidence of credibility of findings , objectivity of the researcher, transferability of evidence to the general population, and triangulation of data.

· Narrative includes some evidence of credibility of findings , objectivity of the researcher, transferability of evidence to the general population, and triangulation of data.

· Narrative includes sufficient evidence of credibility of findings , objectivity of the researcher, transferability of evidence to the general population, and triangulation of data.

· Narrative includes strong evidence of credibility of findings , objectivity of the researcher, transferability of evidence to the general population, and triangulation of data.

Candidate was able to articulate and develop the Data Analysis, and presentation of findings within the context of the overall action research project.

· Analysis techniques are not appropriate for the data;

· Findings from raw data are not well summarized;

· Findings are not clearly articulated;

· Invalid or incomplete interpretation of data;

· Trends or patterns in data not clearly identified;

· Analysis is not reflective in terms of the context and learning & teaching;

· Analysis techniques used are minimally appropriate for the purpose and scope of the project;

· Findings from raw data are summarized but needs a more clear and systematic format;

· Partial interpretation of data;

· Trends or patterns in data marginally identified;

· Analysis is reflective in terms of the context or relates to professional and personal development;

· Findings section include graphs or tables without APA style;

· Analysis techniques used are appropriate for the purpose and scope of the project;

· Findings from raw data are summarized in a clear and systematic format;

· Valid interpretation of data;

· Trends or patterns in the data clearly identified;

· Analysis is reflective in terms of the context and relates to professional and personal development;

· Findings include clearly articulated graphs or tables in APA style;

· Analysis includes techniques beyond normal scope of action research;

· Interpretation of data shows synthesis or previous and current research in the research context;

· Trends or patterns clearly identified in the data;

· Analysis is deeply reflective in terms of the context and relates to professional and personal development in collaboration with diverse stakeholders in the area;

· Relationships among data are presented graphically;

Candidate effectively presented and discussed the action research project with a diverse set of stakeholders.

· Inadequate description of meaning of findings.

· Interpretation of impact of intervention is missing;

· Findings not tied to research;

· Discussion does not relate findings to the context or to learning and teaching;

· Marginal description of meaning of findings;

· Interpretation of impact of intervention is valid but minimally explained;

· Findings not tied well to research

· Discussion relates findings to the context or to learning and teaching;

· Adequate description of meaning of findings;

· Interpretation of impact of intervention is valid;

· Findings confirm or refute previous research;

· Discussion relates findings to the context and to learning and teaching;

· Description of meaning of findings pushes knowledge and understanding of the subject;

· Discussion includes a thick description of the relationship between the findings and the context and to learning and teaching within the context of the learning environment;

Candidate effectively provides the reader and stakeholders with an Overall Reflection and Conclusion that if implemented will benefit the overall educational community.

· Little or no reflection;

· Reflection offered is superficial;

· Limitations are not recognized;

Reflection on action research process address some of these or does not adequately explain:

· what the study has shown, how the problem or issue has been resolved;

· limitations of the study;

· ways the research study could be improved;

· suggestions for future research;

· ways your future teaching & practice is informed;

Reflection on action research process includes:

· what the study has shown, how the problem or issue has been resolved;

· limitations of the study;

· ways the research study could be improved;

· suggestions for future research;

· ways your future teaching/practice is informed;

· how the action researcher was transformed to be a wiser and more effective practitioner through the research experience;

· how the action researcher benefited from collaborating with other professionals in the field;

Reflection ties the study to new potential directions in the field

Reflection on action research includes:

· how the action researcher was transformed to be a wiser and more effective practitioner through the research experience;

· how the action researcher could initiate leadership in the field;

· critical reflection of the transformative experience at personal, social, and cultural levels;

· how the action researcher benefited from collaborating with other professional in the field and intends to continue the collaboration in her/his professional life;

· Implications

· limitations

Candidate provides the instructor/s with a graduate level action research project that follows all academic Writing standards for research (APA Style 7th edition).

· Citations not correct;

· Academic language not used;

· Poorly organized;

· Unclear;

Some but not all of the following:

· use of proper citations;

· demonstrates ability to use academic language;

· clear focus, well organized;

· conceptual clarity;

· Use of proper citations;

· Demonstrates ability to use academic language;

· Clear focus, well organized;

· Conceptual clarity;

Clearly developed analysis and argument that shows relationships between all the components of the research

Rating = /50

Total points =

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Qualitative Summary:

Please explain the above overall rating of your peer’s action research paper. Make sure to also include what you appreciate about their research and what specific suggestions you have to improve it.