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CEFS 515 Benchmark Research Proposal Paper Assignment Instructions Overview Throughout the course you have learned about the importance of research in counseling and how empirically based interventions help inform how counselors practice. The Research Proposal Paper will expound upon your topic selection in hopes to formulate a research study that can be used in counseling. Instructions You will answer the questions located in the Research Proposal Paper Template, in a narrative, illuminating the current literature and how the literature informs your proposed study. Then you will conclude your paper with the implications that this study could have upon the counseling field and integrate a biblical perspective in light of these implications. Please follow the steps below, answering all the questions in each section. · Your paper must only be 2 – 3 pages in length · This length does not include a title page, abstract and reference page · Your section headings will include: Literature (with Research Questions as a subheading and with other subheadings as needed) and Integration (subheadings as needed). · Your paper must be formatted in current APA formatting. · At least five citations and references must be included. Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed literature such as journal articles and books. Please keep in mind that the Online Writing Center is a wonderful resource for you. The center can give you feedback on assignments before they are submitted for grading. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. CEFS 515 Research Proposal Paper Template Please follow this template to write your Research Proposal Paper Assignment: Literature Review (No more than 2 pages) The purpose of the literature review is to make a compelling case for the study (i.e. the research topic/question that you are proposing). Each assertion must be supported by a citation. The literature review must be no more than 2 pages and must include at least 5 citations and references from peer-reviewed literature in current APA format. 3 out of the 5 citations must be published within the last 5 years. Conclusions from peer-reviewed articles must be provided to make a compelling case for the significance of the problem. In addition, relevance to the counseling field must be established, and the literature review must include an articulation of how the proposed study fills a gap in the peer-reviewed literature. You will need to demonstrate scholarly writing skills, paraphrasing the literature with no quotations . Along with a narrative of the previous literature surrounding the topic, the literature review portion of your research proposal must also explain the following: · What is the problem statement (gap identified in the literature) this research addresses? This must be stated clearly, using citations to tell the narrative. · What is the purpose of the research proposal (how this study fills the gap)? This must be stated clearly. Research Questions · What is (are) the research question(s)? · Why is this research question important? · What research design will help answer your questions and why (see Heppner et al. Chapter 6)? (Descriptive lab, Descriptive field design? Experimental lab design? Experimental field design?) · Will your research produce qualitative or quantitative data? · If quantitative: · What is the researcher’s hypothesis? What is the null hypothesis? · What variables are you planning to explore? · If qualitative: · What strategy of inquiry fits best with this research? · Considering the chosen strategy of inquiry, what is one way you can enhance trustworthiness of the data? · How will this research investigation contribute to the field of counseling? Integration (No more than 1 page) Conclude your paper with a one paragraph section discussing the implications that this study could have upon the counseling field and integrate a biblical perspective in light of these implications. · Identify one biblical principle/scripture that can be seen in the development of this proposal · Using at least one scholarly source, discuss how the implications of this research study furthers that biblical principle (for example, a proposal that discusses Hope Focused Marriage Counseling provides a framework for the biblical principle of forgiveness and therefore brings healing to the relationship; or a proposal that discusses cost-effective treatment for lower-income Latino families furthers the biblical principle of Proverbs 19:17, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”) **There is no right or wrong answer in this section, but rather, reflect on how your proposal integrates Christian principles and briefly expound on them** Page 2 of 2 CEFS 515 Research Proposal Paper Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content 70\% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Literature Review 80 to 85 points All aspects of the assignment are fully addressed… · The literature review articulates how the proposed study fills the gap in the peer-reviewed literature. · Problem statement is clearly stated · Purpose statement is cleared stated. · Research question(s) are clearly stated · Type of design accurately described · If quantitative: Researcher’s hypothesis and null hypothesis are clearly stated, along with variables · If qualitative, strategy of inquiry is discussed in light of research question along with one way trustworthiness can be enhanced. · An explanation of how this research will further the field of counseling is given. · The literature review provides a compelling case for the study in no more than 2 pages · Each assertion is supported by a citation · At least five citations and references from peer-reviewed literature are included 75 to 79 points Some aspects of the assignment are not fully addressed… · The literature review articulates how the proposed study fills the gap in the peer-reviewed literature. · Problem statement is clearly stated · Purpose statement is cleared stated. · Research question(s) are clearly stated · Type of design accurately described · If quantitative: Researcher’s hypothesis and null hypothesis are clearly stated, along with variables · If qualitative, strategy of inquiry is discussed in light of research question along with one way trustworthiness can be enhanced. · An explanation of how this research will further the field of counseling is given. · The literature review provides a compelling case for the study in no more than 2 pages · Each assertion is supported by a citation · At least five citations and references from peer-reviewed literature are included 1 to 74 points Significant issues are noted with one or more aspects of the assignment… · The literature review articulates how the proposed study fills the gap in the peer-reviewed literature. · Problem statement is clearly stated · Purpose statement is cleared stated. · Research question(s) are clearly stated · Type of design accurately described · If quantitative: Researcher’s hypothesis and null hypothesis are clearly stated, along with variables · If qualitative, strategy of inquiry is discussed in light of research question along with one way trustworthiness can be enhanced. · An explanation of how this research will further the field of counseling is given. · The literature review provides a compelling case for the study in no more than 2 pages · Each assertion is supported by a citation · At least five citations and references from peer-reviewed literature are included · 0 points Not present Integration 9 to 13 points Mastery is demonstrated through a clear presentation of… · One biblical principle/scripture is detailed in light of the proposal · At least one scholarly source is use to discuss how the implications of this research study furthers that biblical principle 7 to 9 points Understanding is demonstrated through a clear presentation of… · One biblical principle/scripture is detailed in light of the proposal · At least one scholarly source is use to discuss how the implications of this research study furthers that biblical principle 1 to 7 points Significant issues were noted regarding clarity of presentation or content not presented per the following… · There is no biblical principles highlighted · At least one scholarly source is not used to discuss how the implications of the study furthers the principle 0 points Not present Structure 30\% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present Mechanics 11 to 12 points No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. Vocabulary is sophisticated and correct as are sentences which vary in structure and length. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate. Writing style is professional, objective 9 to 11 points Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. A few fragments Vocabulary is used properly though sentences may be simple. Writing lacks preciseness. Word choice is adequate. Writing style is casual; may use colloquial terms or slang. 1 to 9 points Several grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present Sentence fragments frequent. Sentences are simple. Writing is somewhat unclear, unfocused and may not demonstrate economy of words. Writing style may be dramatic or biased. 0 points Numerous spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors are present and detract from writing. Writing is unclear, unfocused and does not demonstrate economy of words. Writing style is dramatic or biased. APA Format Elements 13 to 15 points Title Page, Abstract, and Reference Page are present and are properly formatted. In text citations are in current APA style. Reference page references are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in appropriate font for APA style. Quotations are rarely used. 10 to 12 points Missing title page, abstract or reference page or a few errors in formatting of one or more. In text citations are in current APA style with few errors. Reference page references contain a few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in appropriate font for APA style. Quotations are sometimes used. 1 to 9 points Missing two or more of title page, abstract or reference page or frequent errors in formatting of title page, abstract or title page. In text citations are in current APA style though several errors are present. Reference page references contain frequent errors. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect. Quotations are used frequently. 0 points Cover page, Running head, and References are not included or not formatted correctly. In-text citations are not formatted correctly. Reference page references contain frequent errors. Paper is not double-spaced, margins are incorrect, or font is incorrect. Quotations are over-used. Research Elements 13 to 15 points All major points, arguments and opinions are supported by scholarly sources less than 5 years old. Sources include academic journal articles and books. Cited sources within text are also cited in reference page 10 to 12 points All major points, arguments and opinions are supported by scholarly sources. Sources include academic journal articles and books but some sources are older than 5 years. There may be some mismatch between in text citations and the reference page 1 to 9 points Not all major points, arguments and opinions are supported by scholarly sources. Sources include academic journal articles and books but some sources are older than 5 years Sources also include non-professional, or online, inappropriate sources. An incomplete or inaccurate Reference page is provided. 0 points Appropriate sources are not used or sources are lacking entirely. Arguments, points and opinions are not supported with research. Reference page is incomplete or missing. Total /140 Page 2 of 2