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Criteria

Does Not meet Expectations

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

1-5

Develop the Introduction (Chapter 1, Sub-section 1) and Theoretical Orientation and Purpose (Chapter 1, Sub-section 2) for the research proposal.

0-7 Points

8-13 Points

14-20 Points

The research topic and theoretical orientation need further development in their presentation, justification, or sources.

The research topic and theoretical orientation are adequately presented with strong, documented evidence to support assertions and is well-sourced with good connection to course concepts.

The research topic and theoretical orientation are presented, defined, and justified in great detail with multiple sources and a very tight connection to course concepts.

1-5

Develop a Literature Review (Chapter 1, Sub-section 3) for the research proposal.

0-7 Points

8-13 Points

14-20 Points

The literature review needs further development in support, interpretation, and synthesis and moderately supports the research topic in terms of relevance.

The literature review provides good, relevant, and consistent support for the research topic and interprets and synthesizes ideas and concepts from multiple sources.

The literature review demonstrates an expert ability to clearly and thoughtfully analyze and synthesize information related to the research topic.

1-5

Develop Hypothesis(es) (Chapter 1, Sub-section 4) for the research proposal.

0-5 Points

6-10 Points

11-15 Points

Research hypotheses do not reflect the purpose of the research; null hypotheses are missing.

Research hypotheses reflect the purpose of the research; null hypotheses are included.

Research hypotheses are directional where possible and reflect the purpose of the research; null hypotheses are included.

1-5

Develop a Research Design section (Chapter 2, Sub-section 1) for the research proposal.

0-7 Points

8-13 Points

14-20 Points

The methodology needs further development in the research design and data collection strategy and has little or no linkage to course concepts and overall relevance.

The methodology adequately identifies an appropriate research design and data collection strategy for the proposed study and has moderate linkage to course concepts and overall relevance.

The methodology strongly identifies and supports a relevant research design and data collection strategy appropriate for the research being proposed with significant linkage to course concepts and overall relevance.

1-5

Develop a Subjects section (Chapter 2, Sub-section 2) for the research proposal.

0-7 Points

8-13 Points

14-20 Points

The sampling method and plans for ensuring data confidentiality are only minimally explained.

The sampling method and plans for ensuring data confidentiality are sufficiently described and explained.

The sampling method and plans for ensuring data confidentiality provide unquestionable support for the research study being proposed.

1-5

Develop a Variables and Measures Section (Chapter 2, Sub-section 3) for the research proposal.

0-7 Points

8-13 Points

14-20 Points

The variables and measurement techniques are only minimally explained.

The variables and measurement techniques are sufficiently described and explained.

The variables and measurement techniques provide unquestionable support for the research study being proposed.

1-5

Develop a Data Analysis Section (Chapter 2, Sub-section 4) for the research proposal.

0-7 Points

8-13 Points

14-20 Points

The proposed data analysis is only minimally explained.

The proposed data analysis is sufficiently described and explained.

The proposed data analysis provides unquestionable support for the research study being proposed.

1-5

Develop a discussion of the Anticipated Findings (Chapter 3) for the research proposal.

0 Points

1-2 Points

3-5 Points

The proposed anticipated findings are only minimally explained.

The proposed anticipated findings are sufficiently described and explained.

The proposed anticipated findings provide unquestionable support for the research study being proposed.

1-5

Develop a Conclusion (Chapter 4) that includes a discussion of the Implications (Chapter 4, Sub-section 1) and Recommendations (Chapter 4, Sub-section 2) for the research proposal .

0 Points

1-2 Points

3-5 Points

The suggested implications and recommendations are only minimally explained.

The suggested implications and recommendations are sufficiently explained.

The suggested implications and recommendations are fully explained in significant detail.

Sources

0-6 Points

7-9 Points

10 Points

0-6

7-9

>10

Length

0-6 Points

7-8 Points

9-10 Points

< 15 Pages

15-20 Pages

> 20 Pages

Mechanics, organization, and style

0-2 Points

3-4 Points

5 Points

The research proposal requires improvements or corrections in grammar, mechanics, organization, and/or APA style.

The research proposal demonstrates quality spelling, grammar, and syntax; has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion; establishes a clear topic or focus; and, includes appropriate and adequate citations and quotations throughout.

The research proposal is nearly perfect in grammar, mechanics, organization, and APA style and demonstrates a strong command of the English language.