UNIVERSIDAD DE PANAMÁ

ENGLISH BACHELOR
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT 1
Write 2 paragraphs contrasting qualitative and quantitative research. Use the material available
on the platform and/or investigate more about the topic.
Write your answers on a separate Microsoft Word document. Follow these guidelines:
 Use normal margins
 Use Font Size 12 Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial (Do not use bold type)
 Use indentation
 Use 1.5 or 2.o spaces between the lines
 Write your name and ID number at the top of the document
 Write a title for your assignment

# CRITERION SCORE
1 You have written two or three paragraphs and followed the 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10
guidelines for the format.
2 Your paragraphs have a topic sentence with a main idea 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10

3 Your paragraphs have supporting details that are connected 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10

to the topic sentence.
4 You have used transitions and connective devices 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10
appropriate for comparison/contrast
5 You have compared at least five major differences between 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10
qualitative and quantitative methods
6 You have used your own words and not copied from texts. 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10

7 You have used correct grammar in your paragraphs. 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10

8 You have used correct punctuation and capitalization rules. 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10

9 You have based your paragraphs on accurate information. 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10

10 Your paper demonstrates knowledge of the main differences 1•2•3•4•5•6•7•8•9•10

between qualitative and quantitative research.