Study the data sets to choose from, looking at all the tabs inside the data set.

1. SchoolData
2. NC Births
3. County Complete
4. IWU Patients
5. Study the example Research Report Patients.
6. Choose a data set from the list above to analyze throughout this course.
7. Download the Research Report Template and save it for your chosen data set.
8. Conduct a search to find three scholarly sources pertaining to your data set. OCLS resources are preferred sources and can be accessed through IWU Resources. Wikipedia is not permitted, as it is not a peer-reviewed, scholarly source.
9. In the template, complete the “Project Background” section only up to the “Information and Literature Review,” no further. The template has instructions in it. This should be written as an academic paper with complete sentences and paragraphs.
10. When you have completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself and submit a copy to your instructor by the end of the workshop. You will add to the document throughout the course.

This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaExemplaryProficientNeeds ImprovementInsufficiently DemonstratedCriterion ScorePaper Data Set5 points

You demonstrated a clear and correct choice of a data set and why it was chosen.

4 points

You demonstrated a competent choice of a data set and why it was chosen.

3 points

You demonstrated a slight understanding when writing the choice of a data set and why it was chosen.

2 points

(0-2 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no understanding of when writing the choice of a data set and why it was chosen.

/ 5Paper Background Section40 points

You demonstrated an exemplary ability to write the background section using critical thinking up to but not including the Lit Review section.

39 points

(36-39 points possible)

You demonstrated a competent ability to write the background section using critical thinking up to but not including the Lit Review section.

35 points

(32-35 points possible)

You demonstrated a slight ability to write the background section using critical thinking up to but not including the Lit Review section.

31 points

(0-31 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no ability to write the background section using critical thinking up to but not including the Lit Review section.

/ 40Paper Grammar5 points

You demonstrated correct use of grammar and APA style.

4 points

You demonstrated competent use of grammar and APA style.

3 points

You demonstrated a slight understanding of grammar and APA style.

2 points

(0-2 points possible)

You demonstrated little to no understanding of grammar and APA style when writing the paragraphs.

/ 5Rubric Total ScoreTotal/ 50