S-SWK504 : Human services research

S-SWK504 : Human services research

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Select two contrasting research articles from any human services or related journals (one could be qualitative and the other quantitative; or you might choose the articles because of contrasting theoretical perspectives). Critically analyse the works noting especially the following:

the epistemological and theoretical underpinnings of each article; how well the chosen methodology addresses the questions posed in the articles; how effective the research design is in each article; what the articles tell you about human services research.

All criteria are of equal weighting.

Criteria 0 49% unsatisfactory performance 50 64% satisfactory answer 65 74% above average 75 84% desirable answer 85 100% exceptional answer

Clarity of structure, written expression and presentation, and correct citation and referencing using APA7. /8

Unsatisfactory with frequent spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Inadequate citation & referencing using APA7. Poorly structured argument.

Satisfactory with some imprecise statements requiring elaboration and/or clarity of ideas expressed.Infrequent spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Development of citation & referencing approach using APA7. Evidence of structure.

Good correct statements

A consistent approach to citation & referencing using APA7 with few errors. Logical structure.

Clear concise writing that provides evidence of accurate knowledge. A consistent approach to citation & referencing using APA7.

Logical & consistent structure.

Clear concise writing that provides evidence of deeper knowledge. Engaging writing style.

Sustained evidence of correct citation and referencing using APA7.

Skilfully crafted, logical structure.

All aspects of the question have been addressed. /8 Component parts of the question remain unanswered. All component parts of the question have been answered. All component parts of the question have been answered with credible evidence. All component parts of the question have been answered in-depth and are linked to credible evidence. All component parts of the question have been answered in-depth and are linked to credible evidence. Creativity and critique are evident.

Evidence of relevant reading within and beyond the material provided. /8

There are insufficient relevant and/or credible sources used to support the essay.

There is evidence of relevant and appropriate use of the subject reading materials to support the essay.

There is evidence of relevant and appropriate use of the subject reading materials and credible independently sourced readings to support the essay.

There is evidence of wide reading of relevant and appropriate materials from credible sources independently gathered to support the essay. Evidence of high quality independently sourced materials relevant to the topic to support the essay.

Evidence of understanding research methods in Human Services research. /8

There is unsatisfactory evidence of an understanding of ideas concepts and principles of research methods.

Satisfactory evidence of a growing understanding of ideas concepts and principles of research methods.

Good evidence of an understanding of ideas, concepts, and principles of research methods.

Very good evidence of an understanding of ideas, concepts, and principles of research methods.

Excellent evidence of a comprehensive understanding of ideas, concepts, and principles of research methods.

Evidence of an understanding of theepistemological and theoretical underpinnings of each article. /8

Unsatisfactory evidence of an understanding of epistemological and theoretical underpinnings of each article.

Satisfactory evidence of a growing understanding of the epistemological and theoretical underpinnings of each article.

Good evidence of an understanding of the epistemological and theoretical underpinnings of each article.

Very good evidence of an understanding of the epistemological and theoretical underpinnings of each article.

Excellent evidence of a comprehensive understanding of the epistemological and theoretical underpinnings of each article.

FormattingThe following are expected: Assessment topic clearly stated 12-point font 1.5 or 2 line spacing page numbers Referenced in APA7