This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting 5.0 pts Consistently applied APA guidelines in regards to citations, references, headings, table of contents, page numbers, and running headers. 4.0 pts Manuscript conformed to most APA guidelines. 3.0 pts Weak, incomplete, ambiguous, or inconsistent application of APA formatting. 2.0 pts Failure to apply APA rules for manuscript presentation. 5.0 pts Total Points: 100.0

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting and Timeliness 10.0 pts Consistently applied standards of English composition. There were no grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors and transitional phrases were used to guide the reader throughout the text. Assignment submitted on time. 6.0 pts Paper conformed to most standards of English composition. There was an occasional grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation error. Timeliness of delivery was acceptable. 4.0 pts Weak, incomplete, ambiguous, or inconsistent application of rules of English composition. There were frequent grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors. Delivery was delinquent. 0.0 pts Failure to apply standard rules for English composition. There were many grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors that distracted the reader from the content of the writing. Delivery was delinquent.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeData Analysis Statistical Tests and Justification 55.0 pts Proposed techniques for analyzing the data are appropriate and fully and accurately described along with an explanation of why the techniques were chosen and why they are appropriate for the study. 40.0 pts Most techniques described are appropriate with some minor errors. Explanation of why the techniques are appropriate and why they were chosen misses some key elements. 20.0 pts Many techniques described are inappropriate. Explanation of why the techniques are appropriate and why they were chosen is sketchy and omits many key elements. 0.0 pts Analysis techniques are either inappropriate or not given. No explanation of why the techniques were chosen or why they are appropriate is given.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHypothesis 15.0 pts Hypotheses are clearly stated using appropriate language and/or symbols. Relationship between hypotheses and theoretical framework is clear. Hypotheses are expressed in the form of testable statements. 10.0 pts Hypotheses are stated using in appropriate language and/or symbols, but statement is somewhat inaccurate. Relationship between hypotheses and theoretical framework is established, but could be clearer. Hypotheses are expressed in the form of testable statements. 5.0 pts Attempt is made to state the hypotheses in appropriate language and/or symbols but statement is largely inaccurate. Relationship between hypotheses and theoretical framework is vague. Hypotheses are sometimes not expressed in the form of testable statements. 0.0 pts Little attempt is made to state the hypotheses in appropriate language and/or symbols. Relationship between hypotheses and theoretical framework is not stated or is inaccurate. Hypotheses are not expressed in the form of testable statements.

Please use the provided topic/variables/hypothesis to complete this assignment. • Refer to the resources provided in your readings within this module. This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVariables 15.0 pts All variables are accurately described and classification as to whether they are independent, dependent, moderating, or intervening variables are accurate. Relationships among variables are described and accurate. Accurate descriptions of how variables will be measured are given. 10.0 pts Variable descriptions and relationships are mostly accurate with minor errors. Descriptions of how variables will be measured are mostly accurate with minor errors. 5.0 pts There are major errors in the descriptions of variables and their relationships as well as in the descriptions of how they will be measured. 0.0 pts Little or no attempt is made to describe the variables, their relationships, or how they will be measured, or descriptions are completely inaccurate. 15.0 pts