Stages of the Research Process Grading Guide RES/351 Version 4 2 Stages of the Research Process RES/351 Version 4 Business Research Copyright Copyright © 2016 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Individual Assignment: Stages of the Research ProcessPurpose of Assignment The importance of peer-reviewed studies is vital in business research. Students will have the opportunity to find examples of peer-reviewed sources to both apply to their research in this course, but also to help understand the importance of using scholarly sources in general. Students will also use this assignment to dig into the various stages of research including purpose, the research hypothesis, variables, and design methods. Grading Guide Content Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: The student based the assignment on two peer-reviewed business research studies based on the industry in which the student works or would like to work. The student stated the purpose of the business research for each study. The student determined the research questions and hypotheses being researched in each study. The student identified the dependent and independent variables being manipulated or measured in each study. The student determined if the variables are measured qualitatively or quantitatively. The student discussed the ways in which you might apply research to your current work or desired career. The paper is 1,050 words in length. Total Available Total Earned 7 #/7 Writing Guidelines Met Partially Met Not Met Comments: The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements. Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page. Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation. Total Available Total Earned 3 #/3 Assignment Total # 10 #/10 Additional comments: .

1. Stages of the Research Process Grading Guide
RES/351 Version 4
2
Stages of the Research Process
RES/351 Version 4
Business Research
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo
Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. All other company and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply
endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.
Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial
standards and practices.
Individual Assignment: Stages of the Research ProcessPurpose
of Assignment
The importance of peer-reviewed studies is vital in business
research. Students will have the opportunity to find examples
of peer-reviewed sources to both apply to their research in this
course, but also to help understand the importance of using
scholarly sources in general. Students will also use this
assignment to dig into the various stages of research including

2. purpose, the research hypothesis, variables, and design methods.
Grading Guide
Content
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
The student based the assignment on two peer-reviewed
business research studies based on the industry in which the
student works or would like to work.
The student stated the purpose of the business research for each
study.
The student determined the research questions and hypotheses
being researched in each study.
The student identified the dependent and independent variables
being manipulated or measured in each study.
The student determined if the variables are measured
qualitatively or quantitatively.

3. The student discussed the ways in which you might apply
research to your current work or desired career.
The paper is 1,050 words in length.
Total Available
Total Earned
7
#/7
Writing Guidelines
Met
Partially Met
Not Met
Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page,
and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting
guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a

4. reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and
maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and
punctuation.
Total Available
Total Earned
3
#/3
Assignment Total
#
10
#/10

5. Additional comments: