Research paper – Credibility analysis of a research publication

Final Project Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

The final project for this course is the creation of a credibility analysis of a research publication. The project is divided into three milestones, which will be

submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Four, and Six. The final product will be submitted in Module Nine.

In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:

● Analyze research designs used in the social sciences for how they produce valid and credible research

● Select research publications relevant to specific topics following appropriate standards and guidelines in the social sciences ● Assess the appropriateness of the claims made in published studies relevant to specific topics in the social sciences

● Interpret evidence in peer-reviewed research that support personal claims regarding a specific social sciences topic.