Considering the Ethical Considerations of Your Design

Purpose Anticipating potential ethical concerns and developing procedures to mitigate these are an important part of the development a research plan. This assignment will provide the opportunity to think about ethical implications of a research study and develop plans to mitigate those risks. Course Objectives CO 1: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of selected research methods and tools. CO 6: Examine ethical issues related to research. CO 8: Judge the usefulness of various research approaches: content analysis, survey and field research, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and case studies. Total Points: 100 Due Date Please see the due dates below. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment. Requirements and Guidelines Review the Course Outcomes for this assignment, which are listed above. For this assignment you will assess the primary ethical concerns involving research with human subjects- voluntary participation, informed consent, physical and mental harm, confidentiality, privacy and withholding treatment. For each concern, identify if it can be a concern for your study and how it would be minimized. State any methods or additional precautions that would be implemented. If it is not an issue, state that. In a summary paragraph, defend the study in terms of the risk/benefit ratio. The paper should be no more than 3 pages in length. Grading Criteria Your paper will be graded based on following criteria: Content Organization and Coherence of Ideas Support Style and Mechanics Page Length Requirements Detailed grading rubric can be found below. **Academic Integrity Reminder** All students should be aware of the Academic Integrity policy and follow it in all discussions and assignments. By submitting this assignment, I pledge on my honor that all content contained is my own original work except as quoted and cited appropriately. I have not received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment. Rubric Assignment Rubric Assignment Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content 25.0 pts Highest Level of performance Excellent response to assignment; response is well developed and communicated; presents information that is factually correct, reflective, and substantive; demonstrates sophistication of thought behind central idea; shows evidence of having read, reflected on, and applied course readings and materials; incorporates content from text and class discussions. 23.0 pts Very Good or High Level of Performance Well rounded response appropriate to assignment, but may have minor lapses in development; clearly states response and begins to acknowledge the central idea and main details; presents information that is factually correct; shows evidence of having read and reflected on course readings and materials; shows willingness to incorporate content discussed in text and class discussions. 19.0 pts Acceptable Level of Performance Does not appropriately respond to assignment prompt; may provide only a basic summary of one or more concepts; does not include a clear central idea; thesis may be too vague to be developed effectively; shows little evidence of understanding course materials; shows no or only slight willingness to incorporate content discussed in text and or class discussions. 18.0 pts Failing Level of Performance 18-0 Points: Does not properly respond to assignment prompt; presents information that is off-topic, factually incorrect, or irrelevant; lacks a thesis or central idea; shows no evidence of having read or interacted with course materials; shows no willingness to incorporate content discussed in text and or class discussions. 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization & Coherence of Ideas 25.0 pts Highest Level of performance Logical structure appropriate to paper’s subject, purpose, and audience; substantive introduction including clear thesis statement; paper is structured so that ideas logically flow and build throughout; fully developed paragraphs; effective transitions between paragraphs; logical conclusion that clearly summarizes ideas and adds final thoughts and/or reflections. 23.0 pts Very Good or High Level of Performance Shows logical progression of ideas; includes introduction and thesis statement, but they may be unclear or not fully developed; paragraphs are complete thoughts; some transitions between paragraphs; conclusion is present but may not provide a comprehensive summary of ideas. 19.0 pts Acceptable Level of Performance Lacking internal paragraph coherence; underdeveloped introduction and thesis statement; organization of ideas is difficult to understand; paragraphs need further development; few transitions between paragraphs; conclusion is too brief and/or underdeveloped. 18.0 pts Failing Level of Performance 18-0 Points: Lacks coherence; no clear introduction or thesis statement; unclear organization throughout; paragraphs are disjointed; no transitions between paragraphs; conclusion is weak or missing. 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support 17.0 pts Highest Level of performance Uses evidence appropriately and effectively; makes several references to course material (e.g., readings, lecture, videos, audio clips, scripture, etc.); provides sufficient evidence and explanation to support main ideas; documents sources appropriately. 15.0 pts Very Good or High Level of Performance Offers relevant reasons and evidence to support ideas; makes adequate references to course material; begins to explain connections between evidence and main points; documents most sources appropriately. 13.0 pts Acceptable Level of Performance Uses generalizations to support ideas; makes few or inadequate references to course material; may use examples, but they are obvious or irrelevant; often depends on unsupported opinion or personal experience; documents few or no sources appropriately. 11.0 pts Failing Level of Performance Uses irrelevant details or lacks supporting evidence entirely; makes little or no reference to course material. 17.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Style & Mechanics 23.0 pts Highest Level of performance Style & Mechanics 23 Points Well organized; may contain fewer than three errors; errors do not impede meaning; uses professional and scholarly language throughout; exemplifies collegiate level writing; adheres to proper APA style requirements. 19.0 pts Very Good or High Level of Performance Fairly well organized; contains fewer than five errors; errors do not impede meaning; uses professional and scholarly language throughout; meets most APA style requirements. 18.0 pts Acceptable Level of Performance Somewhat disorganized; contains more than five errors; errors may confound meaning; lacks professional or scholarly language; may meet some APA style requirements. 15.0 pts Failing Level of Performance Disorganized; contains many errors that confound meaning; language is not at a collegiate level; does not adhere to APA style requirements. 23.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Page Length Requirements 10.0 pts Highest Level of performance Adheres to all word count or page length requirements. 8.0 pts Very Good or High Level of Performance Exceeds half and almost meets minimum word count or page length requirement. 7.0 pts Acceptable Level of Performance Completes approximately half of required word count or page length for assignment. 5.0 pts Failing Level of Performance Completes less than half of required word count or page length for assignment. 10.0 pts Total Points: 100.0 Previous Next