Survivors of rape and sexual assault.

In accordance with the guidelines provided in Week 1, you will submit a formal Thesis Proposal Outline for approval by the course instructor. The Thesis Proposal Outline is an overview of your project and is designed not only to formally announce your intentions as far as your Master’s thesis goes, but also to help you become more fluent in and informed about the topic for your project.

The Thesis Proposal Outline should be at least 7-8 double-spaced pages and include the following sections:

  1. Introduction.
  2. Statement of problem or question.
  3. Literature review.
  4. Statement of overall purpose.
  5. Chapter overviews.
  6. Explanation of limitations.
  7. Statement of project’s significance.
  8. Work plan/timeline.
  9. Bibliography

(Please note that this assignment is worth 10% of your grade for the course.)

AHS 8300 Thesis Outline Rubric (1)

AHS 8300 Thesis Outline Rubric (1)

CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSignificance of Topic
20.0 ptsMastery

Topic of major importance and specifically related to the field of study. Topic has significant theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates a high level of innovative thinking. Topic directly relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

18.0 ptsProficient

Topic is important and related to field of study. Topic will moderately add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic has moderate theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates a moderate level on innovative thinking. Topic directly relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

16.0 ptsBasic

Topic is of some importance and is related to field of study. Topic will somewhat add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic had basic theoretical and practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates some innovative thinking. Topic somewhat relates to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

14.0 ptsBeginning

Topic is of little importance or unrelated to field of study. Topic will not add to the body of literature in the field of study. Topic has little theoretical or practical importance to the field of study. Topic demonstrates no innovative thinking. Topic does not directly relate to planning, implementing, and evaluating a program.

20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose
20.0 ptsMastery

Clearly stated and appropriately worded. Well conceptualized.

18.0 ptsProficient

Clearly stated and appropriately worded. Moderately conceptualized.

16.0 ptsBasic

Somewhat understandable but needs clarity. Some level of conceptualization.

14.0 ptsBeginning

Unclear and confusing. No conceptualization.

20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Questions / Hypothesis
20.0 ptsMastery

Clearly related to purpose and understandable. Little or no revision needed.

18.0 ptsProficient

Related purpose and understandable. Moderate revision needed.

16.0 ptsBasic

Somewhat related to purpose and understandable. Significant revision needed.

14.0 ptsBeginning

Unrelated to purpose and poorly written. Significant revision needed.

20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReview of Literature / Theoretical Framework
20.0 ptsMastery

Comprehensive literature review. Includes current and landmark literature highly relevant to the topic. Establishes an advanced theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Is appropriate for publication or presentation with little or no revision.

18.0 ptsProficient

Complete literature review with sound organization. Includes very few non-referred sources and provides current research relevant to the field and the topic. Establishes a sound and proficient theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. May be appropriate for publication or presentation with major or moderate revision.

16.0 ptsBasic

Partially complete and somewhat disorganized. Includes few non-refereed sources. Establishes a basic theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Demonstrates a basic understanding of appropriate citation format, but requires significant revision. Is not appropriate for publication or presentation without significant revision.

14.0 ptsBeginning

Incomplete or disorganized. Includes an inappropriate number of non-refereed sources. Fails to establish an appropriate theoretical framework (including motivational theories) for the research topic. Fails to site appropriately. Not appropriate for publication or presentation.

20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat, Citations, & References
20.0 ptsMastery

Project is well organized, needing only very little clarification, if any. The entire project is presented in format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of the material is highly appropriate and professional. All citations are APA appropriate. Additional sources are not needed. All citations and references are presented in proper format and do not need revision.

18.0 ptsProficient

Project is organized, but in need of major clarification in some areas. The majority of the project is presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is appropriate and professional. A high number of appropriate citations are used, Few, if any, additional sources may be needed. The Majority of citations and references are presented in proper format, and are in need of minor revision.

16.0 ptsBasic

Project is somewhat organized but in need of significant clarification. The majority of the project is not presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is somewhat appropriate and professional. A moderate number of appropriate citations are used, but more may be needed. Citations and references are not presented in proper format, and are in need of moderate revision.

14.0 ptsBeginning

Project is disorganized or difficult to read. Project is not presented in APA format appropriate for intended scholarly venue. Presentation of material is inappropriate and unprofessional. Few appropriate citations are used. Citations and references are not presented in proper format and need significant revision.

20.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0

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Week 3 Readings and Resources

Textbook:

  • Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Please read the following:

Articles:

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Congo, and response services after rape are extremely complicated (Liebling et al., 2012). Cultural views of rape as marriage with a rapist eliminate care and affection to the rape survivors. Both the Congolese and foreigners militia operated with impunity since the 1990s, raping women and girls regularly (Liebling et al., 2012).  In Congo rural areas, the children of rape experience social exclusion. Liebling et al. (2012) explain that children born of rape experience critical challenges on their identities. The children are often considered as dangerous to the community. The implication to the society is that these children can come back to society for revenge as rebels due to a lack of support, including their mothers (Liebling et al., 2012). Children also suffer from a lack of affection from their mothers who never consented to their birth (Liebling et al., 2012).

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