6-2 Short Paper: Developing Research Methods
Instructions
Submit a short paper addressing the following: What research methods have been used to address your research problem? Were these methods appropriate? What data collection methods have you noted in your review of literature? Evaluate the appropriateness of statistical analyses used. What gaps and inconsistencies in the literature have you noted?
For additional details, please refer to the
Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
document.
HCM 440 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
In Module Six, we have analyzed research design, including data collection and analysis. You will continue your application of the content to your area of
research interest with this short paper.
Prompt: What research methods have been used to address your research problem? Were these methods appropriate? What data collection methods have
you noted in your review of literature? Evaluate the appropriateness of statistical analyses used. What gaps and inconsistencies in the literature have you
noted? Remember to use APA format.
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a two- to three-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New
Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Research Methods Meets “Proficient” criteria, is
clear, and offers specific
examples from articles to
support analysis
Explains types of research
methods used and discusses the
appropriateness of methods
Does not sufficiently explain
types of research methods
used; discusses the
appropriateness of methods
The types of research methods
used and discussion of the
appropriateness of methods are
not evident
30
Data Collection and
Analysis
Meets “Proficient” criteria, is
clear, and provides detail on
strengths and weaknesses of
data collection methods and
statistical analysis used
Identifies data collection
methods used and analyzes the
types of statistical tests
Either data collection methods
used or analysis of types of
statistical tests is not clearly
discussed
Discussion of data collection
methods used or analysis of the
types of statistical tests is not
evident
10
Gaps and
Inconsistencies
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
uses substantial examples from
literature as support
Identifies both the gaps and
inconsistencies noted in the
literature reviewed
Does not sufficiently identify
the gaps and inconsistencies in
the literature reviewed
A discussion of the gaps and/or
inconsistencies is not evident
30
Organization Applies highly effective pattern
of organization around a logical
flow (introduction, body, and
conclusion) to effectively
communicate a critical analysis
of the research methods
Applies clear pattern of
organization around a logical
flow (introduction, body, and
conclusion) to effectively
communicate a critical analysis
of the research methods
Does not sufficiently apply clear
pattern of organization around
a logical flow (introduction,
body, and conclusion) to
effectively communicate a
critical analysis of the research
methods
Organization of ideas is not
evident
20
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, and syntax and is
presented in a professional and
easy-to-read format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, or syntax
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, or syntax that
negatively impact readability
and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, or syntax that prevent
understanding of ideas
10
Earned Total 100%