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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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