Research Proposal Final

Criteria Ratings Points

Content - Topic Coverage – Title, Executive Summary, Introduction, Problem Statement, Management Dilemma, Research Question(s) & Import ance/Significance

50 to >44.0 pts

Advanced

Thoughtful, detailed and comprehensive su mmary/introduction/pro blem statement/manag ement dilemma/research question(s) are presented. Importance/ Significance are specifically related to previous research. The topic is clearly organized, presented and discussed in detail. Demonstrates exceptional depth of knowledge of the topic. Comprehensive use of most recent and seminal sources. Clearly discriminates among seminal sources.

44 to >38.0 pts

Proficient

Discussion relates sum mary/introduction/probl em statement/manage ment dilemma/research question(s) to previous research on topic. Discussion relates importance/significance to previous research and prevents implications. The topic is organized, presented and discussed appropriately. Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the topic. Thorough selection of sources pertinent to topic. Shows some discrimination among seminal sources.

38 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Limited summary/introd uction/problem statement/management dilemma/research question(s) with some comparison to previous research. The importance/significance is unclear or fairly clear but discussed too broadly or does not meet expectations. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the topic. Selected sources relevant to topic. Limited discrimination among seminal sources.

0 pts

Not Present

50 pts

Content - Research Design, Nature/Form of Results, Budget, Schedule, Ethical Considerations

45 to >42.0 pts

Advanced

The research design takes a clearly critical, contextualized and possibly creative stance on the topic from multiple perspectives. The work carefully examines the research design, budget, schedule ethical assumptions and results.

42 to >36.0 pts

Proficient

The research design takes a clearly critical stance on the topic from multiple perspectives. The work explores the research design, budget, schedule ethical assumptions and results.

36 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The research design somewhat critically addresses a focus in cited literature. The work considers the research design, budget, schedule ethical primarily from a single perspective, with minimal exploration of assumptions.

0 pts

Not Present

45 pts

Content - Literature Review - application of Scholarly Research

45 to >43.0 pts

Advanced

Accurately identified and applied more 10 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources.

43 to >36.0 pts

Proficient

Accurately identified and applied at least 9 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources.

36 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Accurately identified and applied between 1 - 8 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources.

0 pts

Not Present

45 pts

Research Proposal: Final Grading Rubric | BUSI600_C03_202140

Criteria Ratings Points

Structure - Mechanics

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

0-1 grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly and consistently. Writing is precise. Word choice is appropriate. Includes clear transitions and systematic use of headings and subheadings.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

2-3 grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used correctly. Writing style is sufficient. Word choice is adequate. Includes transitions, headings, and subheadings.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

4-10 grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice and person are used inconsistently. Writing style is understandable but could be improved. Word choice is generally good. Limited use of transitions and/or logical headings.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Structure - APA Style 20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Citations and format are in current APA style. Cover page and References are correctly formatted. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font. Paragraphs are indented ½”.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Citations and format are in current APA style with few errors. Cover page and References are present with few errors. Paper is double-spaced with 1-inch margins and written in 12 point Times New Roman font.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Citations and format are in current APA style though several errors are present. Cover page and References are included though several errors are present. Paper is double-spaced, but margins or fonts are incorrect.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Structure - Paper Length

20 to >17.0 pts

Advanced

Submitted more than 3,000 words excluding the title page, abstract and references.

17 to >16.0 pts

Proficient

Submitted between 2,800 – 2,999 words excluding the title page, abstract and references.

16 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Submitted between 2,500 – 2,799 words excluding the title page, abstract and references.

0 pts

Not Present

20 pts

Total Points: 200

Research Proposal: Final Grading Rubric | BUSI600_C03_202140