Population Health: A Research Perspective, 2023

HSH219/319
ASSESSMENT TASK 2 Rubric
Qualitative Research Proposal

Criterion Exceeds expected standard Expected standard Minimum Standard Below standard
Criterion 1 – Research proposal: All elements of the study design are Most elements of the study design Most elements of the study design There are considerable concerns with
design appropriate for answering the are appropriate for answering the are appropriate for answering the the technical details of the plan. This
Includes: research aim/question; the research aim/question; and/or most research aim/question; however, the may include that most elements of
- Aim/question overarching methodology is elements are congruent with one- overall congruence of the design the design are inappropriate for
- Methodology congruent with the research another and the overall approach; elements could be strengthened with answering the research
- Participant sampling aim/question, and all other elements and/or most are soundly justified or alternative considerations; and/or aim/question; and/or the choices of
(including sampling of the design are subsequently discussed. the justification or discussion of elements demonstrate little
method, congruent. All aspects of the design design elements is basic. More theoretical understanding of
inclusion/exclusion criteria) are strongly justified or discussed. contextual consideration of design qualitative design principles and
and recruitment elements, and/or stronger congruence; and/or justifications and
- Data collection method justification, would help to discussions are insufficient or absent.
- Proposed data analysis strengthen the design.
- Rigour
- Ethics
- Data collection tool
Considers:
- Appropriateness and
justification of design
elements
- Cohesiveness and
congruence of design
elements

/25 points 20 – 25 points 15 – 19.5 points 12.5 – 14.5 points 0 – 12 points

Criterion 2 – Research proposal: Excellent and thorough referencing Good referencing in-text and in the There is some attempt to provide in- In-text citations and/or paraphrasing
referencing in-text and in the final references list. final reference list. References drawn text citations, but more frequent/ in text are insufficient. There may be
Consider: References are drawn from a wide from an appropriate range (approx. 8 comprehensive citing is needed. over-reliance on few key sources.
- Sufficient, accurate and range and breadth of credible sources). There is appropriate and Sources may be limited in number There are frequent omissions in in-
appropriate referencing in-text sources, including theoretical substantial paraphrasing. All with high dependence on few key text citations; and/or information is
(APA7) literature and relevant practice-based references are contained in the final sources, and/or limited in credibility; presented mostly without
- Effective use of references examples (e.g. journal articles). reference list. There may be minor and/or more comprehensive paraphrasing or appropriate and
allows a reader to assess Comprehensive paraphrasing and in- errors or omissions in in-text citations paraphrasing is needed. There may accurate acknowledgement.
credibility of evidence-based text citations throughout. All or reference list. be frequent errors or omissions in in- The final reference list is
arguments. references are contained and text citations or reference list. incomplete, or insufficient or
- Sufficient and accurate accurate in the final reference list. inaccurate in detail.
referencing in the final reference
list (APA7)

/5 points 4 – 5 points 3 – 3.5 points 2.5 points 0 – 2 points

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Criterion 3– Research proposal: Very clear presentation and written The plan is neat and well presented, The review is written using basic The plan is poorly communicated and
writing and presentation communication. Professional using clear language and original language and expression, with presented. Language and expression
Consider: expression, with no errors in spelling expression, with no or few errors in frequent and/or minor errors in are basic and/or unclear in several
- Presentation –application of or grammar. spelling and grammar. Demonstrates grammar or spelling. The logic and instance, making it difficult to
templates; overall layout, The document is easy to navigate, appropriate application of templates. flow of the discussion is basic or at understand or interpret; there may
spacing of information, fonts, well ordered and flows; Information presented shows times may be difficult to follow; be frequent errors in language
ease of navigation sub- demonstrates excellent application of consideration for structure, though further consideration of topic (grammar and/or spelling); and/or
/headings, professional templates, and discernment in the some aspects could be refined. sentences and structure would writing and ‘voice’ is not original, but
conventions such as cover page structure of the information strengthen it. Standard presentation rather there is a high dependency on
and page numbers presented. conventions such as spacing, fonts, quotes from other sources.
- Writing – clarity and consistency use of headings/sub-headings, etc. And/or application of templates is
of academic or professional are still generally clear and limited; standard presentation
communication; structure and consistent. conventions such as spacing, fonts,
synthesis of information; fluency the use of headings/sub-headings,
of writing. etc. are inappropriate or unclear.
- Writing - spelling, punctuation You are encouraged to seek further
and grammar. support through the Study Skills
Supports (such as Language and
Learning Advisers) available through
Student Life.

/5 points 4 – 5 points 3 – 3.5 points 2.5 points 0 – 2 points

Criterion 4 – Collaboration Evidence of a very well-considered A good group-work plan which The group-work plan is basic and the The group-work process has been
Consider: and planned group-work process. The demonstrates good consideration for product (group process and output) ineffective and/or inappropriate. The
- Articulation and execution of plan is well executed and effectively effective execution and management demonstrates basic skills in group-work plan is unclear or poorly
group charter. supported a cohesive process and to produce an effective process and collaboration for the management detailed, and does not provide an
- Cohesiveness of collaboration, output. output. and completion of the task. effective tool for the conduct and
demonstrated by the processes Collaboration and outputs could be management of effective
and output. enhanced and/or more effective with collaborative processes. This may be
further articulation or execution of further evident in the final output of
group processes and expectations. the group, which may show a lack of
completion or be incomplete. Group
members are encouraged to engage
with Student Support programs such
as Peer Mentoring to support peer
collaboration skills in preparation for
professional practice.

/10 points 8 – 10 points 6 – 7.5 points 5 – 5.5 points 0 – 5 points

TotalT
Total /45 points