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_D01_202240 Criteria Ratings Points Structure - Mechanics 20 to >17.0 pts Advanced 0-1 grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors are present. Voice a.

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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_D01_202240
Criteria Ratings Points
Structure -
Mechanics
20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
0-1 grammar, spelling,

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Research Proposal: Final Grading Rubric |
BUSI600_D01_202240
BUSI 600
Research Proposal: Final Assignment Instructions
The purpose of the
Research Proposal: Final Assignment is to ensure you
appreciate the challenge of setting up an effective research plan,
consider the context, research questions, sources, timeline,
integrated implications, analysis, and writing required. Building
a proposal will demand you work through all the research stages
explored throughout the course including: clarifying the
research question; designing the research; reviewing relevant
scholarly literature, data collection, preparation and
examination; analyzing the data; and reporting on the research.
Using the
Research Proposal: Topic Assignment that has been
approved, build a comprehensive research proposal on that
topic.
The
Research Proposal: Final Assignment should use the
following outline/structure and follow the suggested quantity of
content for each element:
· Title – clear, concise and well-defined to explain your
research question.
· Executive Summary - short summary of 100-250 words that
includes the research question, hypothesis of your research, the
research methodology and findings.
· Introduction (>200 words) - provide a background or context
related to your research problem. It should include the purpose,
background, significance, issues, variables and hypothesis.
· Problem statement (< 100 words) – clearly state the specific

12. problem down to something that is researchable. Present it in a
thesis statement and a hypothesis. Explain the management
research question hierarchy for the problem.
· Literature Review (1000-1300 words) - conduct extensive
background research and support your research question with
ample proof from scholarly, peer reviewed sources. credible
sources and research. There is additional help on literature
reviews below in the section titled Additional Help.
· Importance/Benefits of the Study (>250 words) – describe the
explicit benefits
· Research Design (>400 words) – explains the phases of the
research, sampling design, participants, data collection design,
instruments, procedures, ethical requirements, etc.
· Nature and Form of Results (>250 words) – explain the
anticipated form for the results to include the types and format
of data to be presented for the expected audience.
· Budget (>150 words) – summary of costs and expenses
necessary to conduct the research.
· Schedule (>150 words) – summarize the major phases,
timelines, milestones and primary deliverables.
· Ethical considerations (>200 words) – must carefully consider
data collection processes and participant rights.
· Implications and considerations (>200 words) – identify at
least 2 implications and 2 limitations of the proposed study.
· References
Ensure the following requirements are met:
· Follow the outline, content structure and length provided in
the assignment instructions
· At least 3,000 words (excluding the title page and references
pages)
· Reference at least 10 scholarly (peer reviewed) research
articles. For assistance on how to identify scholarly sources,
refer to the Liberty University Research Portal tutorials (see
Resources section).

13. · Use proper grammar, current APA format and submit in MS
Word format.
The
Research Proposal: Final Assignment does not require
an abstract or Biblical integration.
Do not reuse work from any previous courses you have taken.
Paraphrasing vs. Plagiarism
Some students do not fully understand the difference between
plagiarism and paraphrasing. Paraphrasing is when you take a
source or someone else’s idea and say it in your own words.
When you paraphrase, you must still give the author’s name,
date, title of the source, the scholarly journal it came from, and
the exact website address or book.
Due to the nature of a research proposal, you should have less
than 100 words of quotation. When you directly quote a source,
it must have quotation marks around the quote, or (if 40 words
or more) it must be set in block quotation format. Using APA
style citations provide detailed information of where you
acquired the quote.
For the purpose of this academic paper, adhere to the following
rules when quoting or using a source:
· Do not directly quote more than 30 words from any 1 source.
· If the source is 2,000 words or less, do not directly quote more
than 25 words from the source.
· When quoting or paraphrasing, do not use the same source
more than 3 times within the whole document.
· Quotes must follow APA style and contain the section (if
provided) and paragraph or page numbers of the quote.
· In all instances, use current APA guidelines for citations and
references.
The literature review portion of the
Research Proposal: Final Assignment must not be a
series of quotations and you must explain the quotation
relevance/application to your proposal. Because of this,

14. paraphrasing is preferred to quotation since it demands an
understanding of the material. You may email your instructor
with any questions regarding the
Research Proposal: Final Assignment.
Additional Help
Schindler’s (2019) chapter 17 provides a good orientation to all
the elements of research and Schindler’s (2019) appendix a
provides a solid orientation to the research proposal.
You should examine a couple published literature reviews so
you can familiarize yourself with what a literature review is and
how it is set up. Below are 2 published literature reviews from
the Jerry Falwell Library databases that will help you
understand the literature review portion of the research proposal
assignment (see
Resources section for links).
Morgeson, F. P., DeRue, D. S., & Karam, E. P. (2010).
Leadership in teams: A functional approach to understanding
leadership structures and processes.
Journal of Management, 36(1), 5–39.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206309347376
Stewart, G. L., Courtright, S. H., & Manz, C. C. (2011). Self-
leadership: A multilevel review.
Journal of Management, 37(1), 185–222.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206310383911
For assistance on how to identify scholarly sources, refer to the
Liberty University Research Portal tutorials (see
Resources section) on Defining Databases and Journals.
View the
Research Proposal: Final Resources section under the
Research Proposal: Final page.

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