Women In Business Management

Criteria Ratings Points

Content - Research Topic and Problem Statement

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Thoughtful, detailed and comprehensive topic/problem statement is presented. The topic is clearly organized, presented and discussed in detail. Includes less than 220 words for topic/problem statement and research question(s).

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Discussion relates topic/problem statement to previous research on topic. Discussion relates importance/significance to previous research and prevents implications. The topic/problem statement and research question(s) are organized, presented and discussed appropriately .

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Limited topic discussion with some comparison to previous research. The importance/significance is unclear or fairly clear but discussed too broadly or does not meet expectations. May not include topic/problem statement and research question(s).

0 pts

Not Present

5 pts

Content - Annotated Bibliography

9 to >8.0 pts

Advanced

Accurately identified and applied more 10 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources. Demonstrates exceptional depth of knowledge of the topic. Comprehensive use of most recent and scholarly sources. Clearly discriminates among seminal sources. Includes 6-8 sentences for each reference.

8 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Accurately identified and applied at least 9 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources. Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the topic. Thorough selection of scholarly sources pertinent to topic. Shows some discrimination among seminal sources. Includes at least 5 sentences for each reference.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Accurately identified and applied between 1 - 8 scholarly (peer reviewed) sources. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the topic. Selected scholarly sources relevant to topic. Limited discrimination among seminal sources. Includes at least 4 sentences for each reference.

0 pts

Not Present

9 pts

Structure - APA Style

6 to >4.0 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”.

4 to >3.0 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.

3 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

6 pts

Total Points: 20

Research Proposal: Topic Grading Rubric | BUSI600_C01_202140