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Final Research Proposal - Rubric
Introduction of Purpose and Problem 22.5 points
Criteria Description
Include introduction of Purpose and Problem
5. Target 22.5 points
Introduction is thorough and makes relevant connections to current research.
4. Acceptable 19.13 points
Introduction is concise and makes some connections to research.
3. Approaching 16.88 points
Introduction is clear.
2. Insufficient 14.63 points
Introduction is vague or inadequate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Introduction is missing.
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Literature Review 45 points
Criteria Description
Include literature Review
5. Target 45 points
Literature review is thorough and makes relevant connections to current and
foundational research.
4. Acceptable 38.25 points
Literature review is concise and makes some connections to current research.
3. Approaching 33.75 points
Literature review is clear.
2. Insufficient 29.25 points
Literature review is vague or inadequate.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Literature review is missing.
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Methodology 45 points
Criteria Description
Include methodology (includes Participants, Apparatus/Materials/Instruments,
Procedures, Design, Ethical Considerations)
5. Target 45 points
Methodology is thorough and comprehensive for research being proposed; makes
relevant connections to current research. All of the required elements are present
and completed in-depth with salient supporting information to enhance the
submission.
4. Acceptable 38.25 points
Methodology is concise for research being proposed and makes some connections
to current research. All of the required elements are present and completed.
3. Approaching 33.75 points
Methodology is clear, but one or more of the required elements are missing or not
completed.
2. Insufficient 29.25 points
Methodology is vague or inadequate for research being proposed. Several of the
required elements are either missing or not completed.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Methodology is missing.
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Conclusion 22.5 points
Criteria Description
Include conclusion
5. Target 22.5 points
Conclusion is thorough and comprehensive for research being proposed; makes
relevant connections to current research.
4. Acceptable 19.13 points
Conclusion is concise for research being proposed and makes some connections to
current research.
3. Approaching 16.88 points
Conclusion is clear.
2. Insufficient 14.63 points
Conclusion is vague or inadequate for research being proposed.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Conclusion is missing.
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Mechanics of Writing 7.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence
structure, etc.
5. Target 7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence
structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable 6.38 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence
structure are used.
3. Approaching 5.63 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally
appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient 4.88 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language
choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation 7.5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;
documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target 7.5 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable 6.38 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching 5.63 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious
errors.
2. Insufficient 4.88 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors
in documentation of sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory 0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 150 points
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