Research Proposal

Grade Sheet for Introduction to Social Research: Proposal

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NAME

1. Presentation (10 pts.): The proposal was of professional quality and met the guidelines.

__ Length. abt. 25-30 pages No more than one double-space between paragraphs

__ Typed or printed Double-spaced

__ 10-12 pt. Font Indented paragraphs

__ Title page

__ Grade sheet attached

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2. Description (60 points): Quality of the proposal.

a. The issue was addressed and analyzed in such a way that the reader could fully understand what the student proposed to do.

b. The proposal clearly identified each step in the research process.

c. The proposal clearly connected between the conceptualization and operationalization of the chosen research topic.

50-60 pts. = Excellent

40-49 pts. = Very Good

30-39 pts. = Good

20-29 pts. = Fair

0–19 pts. = Poor

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3. Data collection instrument (20 points):

a. Quality of questions constructed.

b. Relevance of questions to the topic and measurements proposed.

c. The proposal demonstrated how the collected data will be utilized in data analysis to address the research questions.

17-20 pts. = Excellent

14-16 pts. = Very Good

11-13 pts. = Good

8-10 pts. = Fair

< 8 pts. = Poor

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4. Composition, Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation (10 points)

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Total Score ________________

Grade _________________

RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL

1. TITLE:

2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

3. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

4. LITERATURE REVIEW

5. HYPOTHESES:

6. DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE

A. SAMPLE

B. SCHEDULE/QUESTIONNAIRE

C. MEHOD OF COLLECTION (e.g., interview, mailing, telephone survey etc.)

7. DATA ANALYSIS PLAN

8. EXPECTED OUTCOME(S)