QA

Last week you completed a timeline and examined a theory/model associated with the study of human sexuality. For this assignment, you will consider how the theory or model discussed in your assignment last week could be researched and studied today. Select one of the research methods described in the reading and in 300+ words indicate how a study could examine this theory/model today.

· Describe the type or research method that might be most applicable to studying this theory in some way.

· Provide a brief overview of what this study would examine in relation to the theory and what the study would look like based on the elements necessary for the research method selected.

· How many participants might there be and how would “data” be collected? What could we learn from this research?

Use at least 2 scholarly resources, one can be the text. Sources must be cited with APA formatted in text citations within the assignment as well as have full references at the end of the assignment.

Submit assignment as an attachment. Click on the assignment title to submit your work.

ASSIGMENT RUBRIC

Consider how the theory or model discussed in the Theory/Theorist Essay was studied then. Select one of the research methods described in Chapter 1, and in 300+ words design a research study to examine one issue in human sexuality. The researching findings should be supported by the theory/model you studied. (For example, design an experiment to study the prevalence of masturbation. Findings will lend support to Kinsey’s study.)
1 Identify the issue to be studied and the need to study it.
2 Describe the type or research method that might be most applicable.
2 How many participants might there be and how would “data” be collected?
3 What could we learn from this research?
4 How does the finding support the theory?
Follow APA format, including a title page, body of paper, and a reference page. Use at least 2 scholarly resources. Sources must be cited per APA format.

Grading Criteria

Points
Possible
Exceeds Expectations/ Superior Work
Meets Expectations/
Excellent
Needs Work to Meet Full Expectations/ Fair
Not Addressed/
Very Incomplete
Points Earned

Mechanics

Length of Essay = 300+

2

2
Met or exceeded minimum length.
1
Did not meet minimum length. Or some content may have been off topic.
0
Did not meet minimum length or significant length was not on topic.

Spelling, Grammar, & Organization

3

3
No errors in spelling or grammar. Well organized.
2
No or few significant errors in spelling or grammar. Quite well organized.
1
Multiple errors in spelling or grammar and/or needs better organization.
0
Frequent errors in grammar/spelling or poor organization.

APA, Format, Citations & References

3

3
In text citations and references properly formatted. Proper paper formatting, spacing, and font.
2
In text citations and references mostly formatted and placed correctly. Proper paper formatting, spacing, and font.
1
Lacks in text citations, improper placement. Lacks references. OR Needs improvement in overall formatting.
0
No references/citations or severe lack of citations. Not APA format. Lack of all citing/referencing can result in a 0 on assignment.

2+ References Used
2

2
2 or more scholarly resources used to develop content areas below.
1
2 or more sources used, but both are not clearly scholarly, credible resources.
0
Did not use two scholarly sources to complete assignment.

Content

Identify the issue to be studied and the need to study it.

10

10
Fully identified the issue to be studied and the need to study it. Includes a review of information and sufficient student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts.
8-9
Identify the issue to be studied and the need to study it. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. May have needed minor additional detail.
4-7
Partially Identify the issue to be studied and the need to study it. May have basic response from sources, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.
0-3
Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

Describe the type or research method that might be most applicable selected.
10

10
Fully described the type or research method that might be most applicable. Includes and applies elements of chosen research method to topic. Fully supported with source information. Includes student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts.
8-9
Describe the type or research method that might be most applicable. Includes and applies elements of chosen research method to topic. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. May have needed minor additional detail.
4-7
Partial description of the type or research method that might be most applicable. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. May have basic response from sources to address each part, but no additional discussion. OR Has student discussion, but no source support.
0-3
Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

How many participants might there be and how would “data” be collected?
5

5
Full discussion of how many participants might there be and how “data” would be collected. Fully supported with source information. Includes student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts.
4
Discussion of how many participants might there be and how “data” would be collected. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. May have needed minor additional detail.
2-3
Partial discussion of how many participants might there be and how “data” would be collected.. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Has basic response from sources, but no additional discussion. OR has discussion, but no source support.
0-1
Significant content missing or has significant errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations.

What could we learn from this research?
10

10
Full discussion of what we could learn from this research including who could use the results of the study, or how the results of the study could be applied in real life. Fully supported with source information. Includes student’s own discussion to demonstrate integration/application of concepts.
8-9
Discussion of what we could learn from this research and how the results might be applied. Has some support from sources and/or has some student discussion and examples to demonstrate comprehension and application of concepts. May have needed minor additional detail.
4-7
Partial discussion of what we could learn from this research and how the results could be applied. Demonstrates partial understanding of concepts. Has basic response from sources, but no additional discussion. OR has discussion, but no source support.
0-3
Significant content missing or has significant factual errors, misconceptions, or misinterpretations. Not enough source support for factual material.

Total Points
45

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