research proposal

Research Proposal Total 30

Criteria Score

Quality

Abstract 1: Clear question, argument, and significance 3

Abstract 2: Outline of how the study will be conducted 2

Abstract 3: Placed in Scholarly context 1

Intro 1: Clear question, argument (it a question/argument precise enough to address with

evidence)

3

Intro 2: Sketch of results, contributions, and limitations (i.e., intro is an intro to the proposal as

a whole; not an introduction to you specific topic in and of itself).

2

Concept/Lit Review 1: How does this relate to earlier work? 2

Concept/Lit Review 1: Integrate and summarize 1

Design and Methods 1: Specific methods identified 2

Design and Methods 2: Timetable; project is doable in the timeframe given 2

Conclusion: expected outcome 1

Overall flow: paragraph coherence, length 2

Writing style: unnecessary jargon / empty phrases (e.g., “really”, “actually”, “with regards to”)? 1

Mechanical

Cover page (Title, date, Name, TA name, abstract) 1

Format (double-spaced, 12 point font, 1’’ margin, page numbers) 2

Page length (8-10 pages) 1

Sources (at least 10 sources) 1

Citation (Chicago or other proper style used consistently, and provides all necessary info) 1

Grammar and Spelling (did you proofread your work?) 1

Direct quotes are only selectively used, and when they are, the page numbers are given 1

Total (30) 30