PEER REVIEW PROCEDURES
Thoughtful peer reviews include in-text comments and completion of the peer review guide. Peer reviews will be automatically assigned; you will have two weeks to complete the review. To receive full credit for the draft proposal assignment, you must submit a complete peer review. You are to turn in the peer review that you completed for your partner on Canvas.
REVIEWER INFORMATION
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PEER REVIEW GUIDE
Introduction
the topic of the project is clearly defined
the introduction is creative
the story about how the questions and topic came to be is relevant and meaningful, but not too long
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Background & Context of the Question
background material for “setting the stage” is relevant to the research questions
the context clearly describes the “moment” for the questions
historical context: _______________________________
social/political context: ___________________________
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Research Questions and Purpose of the Study
the research questions clearly relate to the introduction and background
sub questions add to the specificity of the main question
sub questions do not broaden the main question
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Review of Literature
driven by an argument about the existing literature that leads you to a deeper understanding of the problem
The argument is arguable.
describes major related theories, positions, and studies that ground the research questions
analyzes the literature under review
adequately persuaded you that the author has sufficiently “expert” knowledge of the area under investigation
organized clearly with APA headings that guide your reading
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Theoretical Inspiration or Conceptual Framework
the philosophical ideas that inform the author’s understandings of the project are clear
descriptions of the theorists/philosophers whose work helps you understand the theories and concepts
with citations
the theories, concepts or philosophy is explicitly connected to the project questions
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Statement of the Problem and Rationale for the Project
the description of the problem/dilemma is clear
a explanation of how this type of project would address the problem is clear
Type of project: _______________________________
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Potential Significance of the Project
how the project is expected to contribute to an understanding of the problem is clear
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Format
References follow APA citation format
Style is clear and complete
page numbers included
running head included
single-spaced
correct font and size
Timeline for spring is included and explains the tasks needed to complete your project and the tentative dates for those tasks.
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