Select a contemporary issue that is of interest to you.
Create an attitude survey using your selected issue.
PLEASE NOTE that a copy of my survey has to be attached to my paper and I have attached the grading rubric.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you explain the steps you took to create your survey. Address the following items in your paper:
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Explain the purpose of the survey.
· Discuss the preliminary design issues you experienced in creating your survey.
· Describe the specific instructions for administering, scoring, and interpreting your survey.
Attach a copy of your survey to your paper when you turn it in.
Here is my text book that we are using for this class.
EBOOK COLLECTION: Hogan, T. P. (2007). Psychological testing: A practical introduction (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Content and Organization
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All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. · Meet the 700- to 1050-word count requirement. · Create an attitude survey using an issue that interests you. · Explain the purpose of the survey. · Discuss the preliminary design issues you experienced in creating your survey. · Describe the specific instructions for administering, scoring, and interpreting your survey. |
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The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. |
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The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience. |
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The paper links theory to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. |
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Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. |
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The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. |
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The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. |
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Readability and Style |
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Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. |
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The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. |
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Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. |
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Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences. |
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Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. |
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Mechanics |
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The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format. |
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Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines. |
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The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. |
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Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. |
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Spelling is correct. |
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Total 20 Points Possible |
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