RHM3: Planning and Conducting Research
RHM3 D270 TASK 2: RESEARCH ON
ADDRESSING TEACHER SHORTAGES | 2026
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS ~ WESTERN GOVERNORS
UNIVERSITY.
Note: You may use the “Proposal Preparation Template” to complete and submit Task 2.
The similarity report for this task will be higher due to matches to the template. However,
only non-template text will be considered when evaluating submission originality.
Proposal Preparation Template
03/27/2026
, RHM3: Planning and Conducting ResearchProposal Preparation Template
Proposal Topic: Describe your topic.
You are an administrator for a middle school that is understaffed. Conduct research to identify some
causes and potential solutions to the teaching shortage. Propose a course of action.
Plan for Developing and Executing a Research Strategy
Explain 2–4 criteria that should be If the author(s) possess authority,
considered when finding credible and meaning if the author(s) have experience,
relevant sources to support this topic. knowledge, skills, etc., in the field to
support the topic under review.
Consider the currency of the source. The
date of publication is a key factor that
speaks to the relevance of the information,
keeping you informed and engaged in the
research process.
Explain 2–4 reasons why the information or The source will be unreliable if it lacks
argument in a source would not be reliable. credibility— not enough experience,
knowledge, or skills from the author on the
topic would make the information
untrustworthy.
Out-of-date information from the source,
which no longer pertains to the current field
of the topic, would be considered
unreliable.
Identify 2–4 specific databases, • Teachers of Tomorrow
publications, or sites that are likely to yield • U.S Department of Education
credible and relevant sources for this topic. • Google Scholar
Identify 2–4 search terms or phrases that • reliable data for teacher shortage
are likely to yield appropriate sources for • Teacher shortage causes and
this topic. solutions
Credible Sources: Identify 4–6 sources found during your research and use the following
table to explain their credibility and relevance.
Source 1
Referenc Teacher shortages in the U.S: Challenges, Solutions & Initiatives in 2024.
e Teachers of Tomorrow. (2024, April 8).
Citation: https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org/blog/insights/teacher-shortages-
Identify in-the-us/#:~:text=The%20study%20cites%20low%20pay,all
the %20workers%20in%20the%20country.
author,
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RHM3 D270 TASK 2: RESEARCH ON
ADDRESSING TEACHER SHORTAGES | 2026
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS ~ WESTERN GOVERNORS
UNIVERSITY.
Note: You may use the “Proposal Preparation Template” to complete and submit Task 2.
The similarity report for this task will be higher due to matches to the template. However,
only non-template text will be considered when evaluating submission originality.
Proposal Preparation Template
03/27/2026
, RHM3: Planning and Conducting ResearchProposal Preparation Template
Proposal Topic: Describe your topic.
You are an administrator for a middle school that is understaffed. Conduct research to identify some
causes and potential solutions to the teaching shortage. Propose a course of action.
Plan for Developing and Executing a Research Strategy
Explain 2–4 criteria that should be If the author(s) possess authority,
considered when finding credible and meaning if the author(s) have experience,
relevant sources to support this topic. knowledge, skills, etc., in the field to
support the topic under review.
Consider the currency of the source. The
date of publication is a key factor that
speaks to the relevance of the information,
keeping you informed and engaged in the
research process.
Explain 2–4 reasons why the information or The source will be unreliable if it lacks
argument in a source would not be reliable. credibility— not enough experience,
knowledge, or skills from the author on the
topic would make the information
untrustworthy.
Out-of-date information from the source,
which no longer pertains to the current field
of the topic, would be considered
unreliable.
Identify 2–4 specific databases, • Teachers of Tomorrow
publications, or sites that are likely to yield • U.S Department of Education
credible and relevant sources for this topic. • Google Scholar
Identify 2–4 search terms or phrases that • reliable data for teacher shortage
are likely to yield appropriate sources for • Teacher shortage causes and
this topic. solutions
Credible Sources: Identify 4–6 sources found during your research and use the following
table to explain their credibility and relevance.
Source 1
Referenc Teacher shortages in the U.S: Challenges, Solutions & Initiatives in 2024.
e Teachers of Tomorrow. (2024, April 8).
Citation: https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org/blog/insights/teacher-shortages-
Identify in-the-us/#:~:text=The%20study%20cites%20low%20pay,all
the %20workers%20in%20the%20country.
author,
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