Topic of the research

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Topic of the research

I want you write the Academic research on this topic The Perception of Language, Acculturation, and Legal Issues on International Students’

Learning Environment

Here are the instructions

Part 1: Introduction, Literature Review, RQ/Hypotheses, Operation definition, References ( due 7/1)

Part 2: Title Page, Introduction, Literature Review, RQ/Hypotheses, Operation definition, Design, Sampling, Methodology, Instrumentation, References. ( due date (7/9)

Part 3: Title Page, Abstract,Introduction, Literature Review, RQ/ Hypotheses, Operation definition, Design, Sampling, Methodology, Instrumentation, ( due date 7/20)

Data Analysis

You will submit Part one then begin work on Part two. After receiving feedback on part one you can start revising part one to become part of that second submission. After receiving feedback on part two you can add final items and all revisions into your final proposal paper. Appendices are provided with rubrics.

You are expected to have 15 resources. Research articles from social work and related professional journals are most helpful and respected. The library provides many more alternatives for locating information and should be consulted. Books, dissertations, and any other reports may be of assistance; however, your principal sources are research articles from professional journals. You can receive any of these documents whether or not they are in Meyers Library. They are free of charge to graduate students.

1) I would like for you to have one web resource, reliable but not necessarily peer reviewed. Complete and submit the web source analysis table I will provide to you with the first part of your proposal.

2) I would like for you to have at least two articles that are not available full text online. Indicate these on your first reference page

3) I would like to see one book in your reference list—search early if you need to get a great book on interlibrary loan.

4) All sources, except the website and the book. Must be peer-reviewed.

Appendix C

Determination of Points for Proposal

Below is a brief overview of sections of the proposal

A grading rubric is provided for specific expectations. Below, the number of paragraphs or pages for the final proposal is provided as guidelines:

References n = 15

Pages 15-17

Staple your paper on the top left-hand side. Do not use any plastic or other covers. Number the pages using APA style. Papers will also be uploaded to Bb

The sections of your final proposal are expected to reflect comments provided within the original drafts submitted to me.

Title Page

Title page contains name of study, names of authors
Running header must be present for study
Pages are to be numbered correctly
If small number of variables, title names them.
If many variables, only types of variables are named.
Title is concise
Title indicates what is to be studied—not the results or conclusions
Title mentions population
Subtitle only for amplifying purpose or method of study
Title consistent with research hypothesis, purpose, or question
INTRODUCTION 1 -2 PAGES
Concise
Explains importance of topic
Problem being examined is significant
· Explains what has been researched

Explains what has not been researched—gaps in literature
Ends with the purpose of this study
Literature Review (7 – 10 pages)

Review is presented in form of essay using themes—not in the form of an annotated list—concentrate on trends and themes in literature.
When addressing specific studies, findings of previous research are emphasized—not just methodologies and names of variables.
Explains what has not been researched—gaps in literature—in more detail than in Introduction.
Shows knowledge of relevant past research
Reviews indicates clarity of thought and flow of reviewed literature
Flow of literature review from broad topic to hypothesis/research question
APA, spelling, grammar
Written in third person
Uses direct quotations sparingly 3 per paper is maximum
Hypothesis/Research Question included at close of lit review 1 para

Appropriately stated and manageable hypothesis/research question.
State either conceptual or operational hypothesis (do not mix them)
Prefer both conceptual and operational hypothesis
Flows from narrative that immediately precedes it
OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS INCLUDED AT CLOSE OF LIT REVIEW 1 -3 PARA
· All variables in hypothesis/research question are defined

· Important other variables defined

· When appropriate, definitions are based on past literature or on instrument

· Lengthy information should be in literature review; definitions are relatively short

· Definitions are clear and concise

DESIGN INCLUDING SAMPLE AND INSTRUMENTATION1 -2 PAGES
· Appropriate and properly stated design

· Symbolically represented

· Cited

· Threats to internal validity of study are stated

· Means for controlling threats to internal validity are stated

———-Sampling Population is described

· Sample is described

· Sampling frame is explained

· Sampling technique is explained

· Means for obtaining information from sample is explained

· Anonymity or confidentiality is explained

· If confidentially, means for obtaining (or reasons for not obtaining) consent forms are stated and copy of consent form is attached

———-INSTRUMENTATION (1/2 – 1 PAGE)
· If published instrument used, description of source, format, and prior use of participants are explained

· If unpublished (self-designed) instrument is described as to types and number of questions

· The types and levels of the instrument’s validity and reliability are stated for instrument

· Method for disseminating instrument and having it returned to researcher is explained

· This section makes duplicating the study possible

DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS 1 -2 PARA
Data gathering methods are described
Data gathering methods are appropriate to solution of the problem
Type of analysis is explained and is appropriate for instrument and hypothesis
Software program is explained, if applicable
If quantitative, level of significance is stated
If qualitative, means for analyzing data are explained
REFERENCES AND OVERALL PROPOSAL
APA format
Logically organized
Uses subtitles when appropriate for helping reader
Clearly written
Grammatically correct
Uses third person
Tone is unbiased and impartial

Rubric Proposal

Part A

Introduction

Literature Review

RQ/Hypotheses

Operation definition

References

Criteria

Performance

low

high

score

Introduction

Problem,

Significance,

Purpose of the

Study

Statement of the problem,

significance, purpose,

questions/hypotheses, or

definitions of constructs and

variables were omitted or

inappropriate.

Although a research issue is identified, the statement is too broad or the description fails to establish the importance of the problem area.

Connections to the

literature are unclear, debatable,

or insignificant.

Identifies a relevant research

Issue from gap in literature

Connections established

with the literature.

Fairly concise

Explains problem-Articulates a specific, significant

problem by connecting that problem to gap in

the literature. Statements of purpose

flows logically

Explains Importance of problem- The research problem and the

statement of significance -clearly

establishes relevance to RQ or H

concise

15

Literature Review

Organization

The structure of the

literature review is

incomprehensible,

irrelevant, or confusing

remains a broad discussion.

Organized by citation/author rather than theme

The structure of the literature

review is weak; it does not identify

important ideas, constructs or

variables related to the research

purpose, questions, or context.

Organized by theme

A workable structure has been

presented for presenting relevant

literature related to the constructs

and variables of the proposed

study.

Reader can infer how connected to study

Themes organized into cohesive paper

Structure is intuitive and sufficiently

grounded to each of the key constructs

and variables of the proposed study

Ends with the purpose of this study.

Reader is directly pointed to present study

Review is presented in form of essay using themes concentrating on themes and trends in literature

15

Literature Review

Content

Inadequate inclusion of material

Shows some knowledge of past research

Previous research is emphasized

Clarity of thought and flow of reviewed literature

In detail , explains what has been researched

In detail , explains what has not been researched—gaps in literature

15

Literature Review

Quality

Consistently applied assignment,

English composition, and APA (2001)

guidelines, especially in regards to

citations, references, headings, table of

contents, page numbers, and running

headers.

A key construct or variable was

not connected to the research

literature. Selected literature was

from unreliable sources. Literary

supports were vague or

ambiguous

Key constructs and variables were

connected to relevant, reliable

theoretical and research literature.

Narrative integrates critical and logical

details from the peer-reviewed

theoretical and research literature.

Attention is given to different

perspectives, conditionalities

10

Research

Questions,

Definitions,

Assumptions,

Limitations

Research questions,

definitions, assumptions

and limitations were omitted

or inappropriate given the

context, purpose, or

methods of the study

Elements are poorly formed,

ambiguous, or not logically

connected to the description of the

problem, purpose, or research

methods

Research questions are stated,

connected to the research issue,

and supported by the literature.

Constructs have been identified

.

Assumptions and limitations are

present.

Articulates clear, reasonable, and

succinct research questions and

definitions given the purpose, design,

and methods of the proposed study. A

thorough, reasonable discussion of

assumptions and limitations is

provided.

10

Operation definition

Present

Adequate

variables have been

operationally defined

Good

Important other variables defined

Superior Definitions are based in literature

5

References

Present

Peer reviewed

Adequate

Apa format in citations and references

Good

Appropriate variety

Superior

Includes only articles which support thesis

15

Writing

Failure to apply standard

rules for manuscript

presentation, English

composition

third person

Weak, incomplete, ambiguous, or

inconsistent application of APA

manuscript organization,

rules of English composition.

Delivery was delinquent.

Clearly written

tone is unbiased and impartial

Manuscript conformed to most

standards of English composition

and APA guidelines.

Reasonably concise

Logically organized

Use headings if helpful

Concise

Consistently applied assignment,

English composition, and APA

guidelines, especially in regards to

citations, references, headings, table of

contents, page numbers, and running

headers.

All sections of the paper are mutually

supportive

15

Rubric Proposal

Part B

Title Page

Introduction

Literature Review

RQ/Hypotheses

Operation definition

References

Design

Sampling

Methodology

Instrumentation

Related References

Criteria

Performance

low

high

Title page

contains name of study, names of authors

Pages are to be numbered correctly

Title mentions population

Running header must be present for study

If small number of variables, title names them.

If many variables, only types of variables are named.

Title indicates what is to be studied—not the results or conclusions Subtitle only for amplifying purpose or method of study

Title consistent with research hypothesis, purpose, or question

Title is concise

5

Introduction

Problem,

Significance,

Purpose of the

Study

Statement of the problem,

significance, purpose,

questions/hypotheses, or

definitions of constructs and

variables were omitted or

inappropriate.

Although a research issue is identified, the statement is too broad or the description fails to establish the importance of the problem area.

Connections to the

literature are unclear, debatable,

or insignificant.

Identifies a relevant research

Issue from gap in literature

Connections established

with the literature.

Fairly concise

Explains problem-Articulates a specific, significant

problem by connecting that problem to gap in

the literature. Statements of purpose

flows logically

Explains Importance of problem- The research problem and the

statement of significance -clearly

establishes relevance to RQ or H

concise

5

Literature Review

Organization

The structure of the

literature review is

incomprehensible,

irrelevant, or confusing

remains a broad discussion.

Organized by citation/author rather than theme

The structure of the literature

review is weak; it does not identify

important ideas, constructs or

variables related to the research

purpose, questions, or context.

Organized by theme

A workable structure has been

presented for presenting relevant

literature related to the constructs

and variables of the proposed

study.

Reader can infer how connected to study

Themes organized into cohesive paper

Structure is intuitive and sufficiently

grounded to each of the key constructs

and variables of the proposed study

Ends with the purpose of this study.

Reader is directly pointed to present study

Review is presented in form of essay using themes concentrating on themes and trends in literature

5

Literature Review

Content

Inadequate inclusion of material

Shows some knowledge of past research

Previous research is emphasized

Clarity of thought and flow of reviewed literature

In detail , explains what has been researched

In detail , explains what has not been researched—gaps in literature

10

Literature Review

Quality

Consistently applied assignment,

English composition, and APA (2001)

guidelines, especially in regards to

citations, references, headings, table of

contents, page numbers, and running

headers.

A key construct or variable was

not connected to the research

literature. Selected literature was

from unreliable sources. Literary

supports were vague or

ambiguous

Key constructs and variables were

connected to relevant, reliable

theoretical and research literature.

Narrative integrates critical and logical

details from the peer-reviewed

theoretical and research literature.

Attention is given to different

perspectives, conditionalities

5

Research

Questions,

Definitions,

Assumptions,

Limitations

Research questions,

definitions, assumptions

and limitations were omitted

or inappropriate given the

context, purpose, or

methods of the study

Elements are poorly formed,

ambiguous, or not logically

connected to the description of the

problem, purpose, or research

methods

Research questions are stated,

connected to the research issue,

and supported by the literature.

Constructs have been identified

.

Assumptions and limitations are

present.

Articulates clear, reasonable, and

succinct research questions and

definitions given the purpose, design,

and methods of the proposed study. A

thorough, reasonable discussion of

assumptions and limitations is

provided.

10

Operation definition

Present

Adequate

variables have been

operationally defined

Good

Important other variables defined

Superior Definitions are based in literature

10

References

Present

Peer reviewed

Adequate

Apa format in citations and references

Good

Appropriate variety

Superior

Includes only articles which support thesis

5

Methodology

Design

The research design is

inappropriate or has not

been identified and or

described using standard

terminology.

The research design is confusing

or incomplete given the research

questions

and sampling strategy.

Important limitations and

assumptions have not been

identified.

The research design has been

identified and described in

sufficiently detailed terms.

Symbolically represented

Threats to internal validity of study are stated

The purpose, questions, and design

are mutually supportive and coherent.

Means for controlling threats to internal validity are statedSome

limitations and assumptions have

been

10

Methodology

Sampling

The context, population, or

sample was not identified or

described. The sampling

strategy was inappropriate

for the research questions.

The description of the context,

population, or sampling strategy

was confusing, lacked relevance

to the purpose, was incomplete, or

failed to identify specific

sampling frame or purposive sample for qual

The context, population, and

sampling strategy was adequately

identified and described. The size

of the population, sample, and

comparison groups identified.

Sampling technique /frame explained

Anonymity or confidentiality is explained

The description of the context and

population was meaningful, including

both quantitative and qualitative

description. The sampling process was

reasonable to recruit a representative

sample of the population. Attention was

given to controlling for extraneous

factors and sampling error.

If confidentially, means for obtaining (or reasons for not obtaining) consent forms are stated and copy of consent form is attached

10

Methodology

Instrumentation

Instruments and

observation protocols for

gathering data were not

identified by name or

described in a meaningful

way. Validity and reliability

information was omitted.

Description of the instruments

(purpose, form, and elements) or

observation protocols were

confusing, incomplete, or lacked

relevance to the research

questions and variables.

Instruments and observation

protocols were identified by name

and described.

If published instrument used, description of source, format, and prior use of participants are explained

If unpublished (self-designed) instrument is described as to types and number of questions

Method for disseminating instrument and having it returned to researcher is explained

The types and levels of the instrument’s validity and reliability are stated for instrument

Descriptions of instruments and

observation protocols included purpose

statements, type and number of items,

and type of scores. Reasonable

evidence of validity and reliability was

presented

This section makes duplicating the study possible

10

Methodology

Procedures

Procedures for treatments

and gathering data were

omitted.

Procedures (permissions,

treatments, and data gathering)

were confusing, incomplete, or

lacked relevance to purpose,

research questions, or sampling

strategy. Data gathering methods are appropriate to solution of the problem

Procedures for implementing the

study (permissions, treatments,

and data gathering) were identified

and described in a chronological

fashion.

Procedures were thorough,

manageable, coherent, and powerful

for generating valid and reliable data.

Procedures were chronological and

replicable, with clear distinctions

between researcher and participant

actions. Clear and reasonable

strategies were presented for seeking

permissions and for the ethical

treatment of human subjects.

10

Data Analysis

Type of analysis is explained and is appropriate for instrument and hypothesis

Software program is explained, if applicable

Explanation of level of measurement and data analysis

If quantitative, level of significance is stated

If qualitative, means for analyzing data are explained

5

Writing

Failure to apply standard

rules for manuscript

presentation, English

composition

Weak, incomplete, ambiguous, or

inconsistent application of APA

manuscript organization,

rules of English composition.

Delivery was delinquent.

Manuscript conformed to most

standards of English composition

and APA guidelines.

Consistently applied assignment,

English composition, and APA

guidelines, especially in regards to

citations, references, headings, table of

contents, page numbers, and running

headers.

10

Rubric Final Proposal

Title Page

Abstract

Introduction

Literature Review

RQ/ Hypotheses

Operation definition

Design

Sampling

Methodology

Instrumentation

Data Analysis

References

Criteria

Performance

low

high

Title page

contains name of study, names of authors

Pages are to be numbered correctly

Title mentions population

Running header must be present for study

If small number of variables, title names them.

If many variables, only types of variables are named.

Title indicates what is to be studied—not the results or conclusions Subtitle only for amplifying purpose or method of study

Title consistent with research hypothesis, purpose, or question

Title is concise

10

Abstract

Purpose of study unclear

Purpose of study implied

Correct amount of Background

Purpose of study clear, background, participants, refers to methodology

Includes Purpose of study background, participants, refers to methodology

And meets word limit

15

Introduction

Problem,

Significance,

Purpose of the

Study

Statement of the problem,

significance, purpose,

questions/hypotheses, or

definitions of constructs and

variables were omitted or

inappropriate.

Although a research issue is identified, the statement is too broad or the description fails to establish the importance of the problem area.

Connections to the

literature are unclear, debatable,

or insignificant.

Identifies a relevant research

Issue from gap in literature

Connections established

with the literature.

Fairly concise

Explains problem-Articulates a specific, significant

problem by connecting that problem to gap in

the literature. Statements of purpose

flows logically

Explains Importance of problem- The research problem and the

statement of significance -clearly

establishes relevance to RQ or H

concise

15

Literature Review

Organization

The structure of the

literature review is

incomprehensible,

irrelevant, or confusing

remains a broad discussion.

Organized by citation/author rather than theme

The structure of the literature

review is weak; it does not identify

important ideas, constructs or

variables related to the research

purpose, questions, or context.

Organized by theme

A workable structure has been

presented for presenting relevant

literature related to the constructs

and variables of the proposed

study.

Reader can infer how connected to study

Themes organized into cohesive paper

Structure is intuitive and sufficiently

grounded to each of the key constructs

and variables of the proposed study

Ends with the purpose of this study.

Reader is directly pointed to present study

Review is presented in form of essay using themes concentrating on themes and trends in literature

10

Literature Review

Content

Inadequate inclusion of material

Shows some knowledge of past research

Previous research is emphasized

Clarity of thought and flow of reviewed literature

In detail , explains what has been researched

In detail , explains what has not been researched—gaps in literature

15

Literature Review

Quality

Consistently applied assignment,

English composition, and APA (2001)

guidelines, especially in regards to

citations, references, headings, table of

contents, page numbers, and running

headers.

A key construct or variable was

not connected to the research

literature. Selected literature was

from unreliable sources. Literary

supports were vague or

ambiguous

Key constructs and variables were

connected to relevant, reliable

theoretical and research literature.

Narrative integrates critical and logical

details from the peer-reviewed

theoretical and research literature.

Attention is given to different

perspectives, conditionalities

15

Research

Questions,

Definitions,

Assumptions,

Limitations

Research questions,

definitions, assumptions

and limitations were omitted

or inappropriate given the

context, purpose, or

methods of the study

Elements are poorly formed,

ambiguous, or not logically

connected to the description of the

problem, purpose, or research

methods

Research questions are stated,

connected to the research issue,

and supported by the literature.

Constructs have been identified

.

Assumptions and limitations are

present.

Articulates clear, reasonable, and

succinct research questions and

definitions given the purpose, design,

and methods of the proposed study. A

thorough, reasonable discussion of

assumptions and limitations is

provided.

10

Operation definition

Present

Adequate

variables have been

operationally defined

Good

Important other variables defined

Superior Definitions are based in literature

15

References

Present

Peer reviewed

Adequate

Apa format in citations and references

Good

Appropriate variety

Superior

Includes only articles which support thesis

10

Methodology

Design

The research design is

inappropriate or has not

been identified and or

described using standard

terminology.

The research design is confusing

or incomplete given the research

questions

and sampling strategy.

Important limitations and

assumptions have not been

identified.

The research design has been

identified and described in

sufficiently detailed terms.

Symbolically represented

Threats to internal validity of study are stated

The purpose, questions, and design

are mutually supportive and coherent.

Means for controlling threats to internal validity are statedSome

limitations and assumptions have

been

15

·

Methodology

Sampling

The context, population, or

sample was not identified or

described. The sampling

strategy was inappropriate

for the research questions.

The description of the context,

population, or sampling strategy

was confusing, lacked relevance

to the purpose, was incomplete, or

failed to identify specific

sampling frame or purposive sample for qual

The context, population, and

sampling strategy was adequately

identified and described. The size

of the population, sample, and

comparison groups identified.

Sampling technique /frame explained

Anonymity or confidentiality is explained

The description of the context and

population was meaningful, including

both quantitative and qualitative

description. The sampling process was

reasonable to recruit a representative

sample of the population. Attention was

given to controlling for extraneous

factors and sampling error.

If confidentially, means for obtaining (or reasons for not obtaining) consent forms are stated and copy of consent form is attached

15

Methodology

Instrumentation

Instruments and

observation protocols for

gathering data were not

identified by name or

described in a meaningful

way. Validity and reliability

information was omitted.

Description of the instruments

(purpose, form, and elements) or

observation protocols were

confusing, incomplete, or lacked

relevance to the research

questions and variables.

Instruments and observation

protocols were identified by name

and described.

If published instrument used, description of source, format, and prior use of participants are explained

If unpublished (self-designed) instrument is described as to types and number of questions

Method for disseminating instrument and having it returned to researcher is explained

The types and levels of the instrument’s validity and reliability are stated for instrument

Descriptions of instruments and

observation protocols included purpose

statements, type and number of items,

and type of scores. Reasonable

evidence of validity and reliability was

presented

This section makes duplicating the study possible

15

Methodology

Procedures

Procedures for treatments

and gathering data were

omitted.

Procedures (permissions,

treatments, and data gathering)

were confusing, incomplete, or

lacked relevance to purpose,

research questions, or sampling

strategy. Data gathering methods are appropriate to solution of the problem

Procedures for implementing the

study (permissions, treatments,

and data gathering) were identified

and described in a chronological

fashion.

Procedures were thorough,

manageable, coherent, and powerful

for generating valid and reliable data.

Procedures were chronological and

replicable, with clear distinctions

between researcher and participant

actions. Clear and reasonable

strategies were presented for seeking

permissions and for the ethical

treatment of human subjects.

15

Data Analysis

Type of analysis is explained and is appropriate for instrument and hypothesis

Software program is explained, if applicable

Explanation of level of measurement and data analysis

If quantitative, level of significance is stated

If qualitative, means for analyzing data are explained

10

Writing

Failure to apply standard

rules for manuscript

presentation, English

composition

Weak, incomplete, ambiguous, or

inconsistent application of APA

manuscript organization,

rules of English composition.

Delivery was delinquent.

Manuscript conformed to most

standards of English composition

and APA guidelines.

Consistently applied assignment,

English composition, and APA

guidelines, especially in regards to

citations, references, headings, table of

contents, page numbers, and running

headers.