BUSI 8010 – Trevecca Nazarene University Research Proposal Rubric DEFICIENT (0 points) MARGINAL (3 points) PROFICIENT (4 points) OUTSTANDING (5 points) Points Earned Research Benefits Demonstrates a failure to fully understand critical know- ledge. Does not cover each point well. Does not demonstrate understanding of the concept. Fails to accurately apply the concept to the situation. Demonstrates some knowledge, but shows some deficiencies. Does not cover each point well and does not demonstrate a good understanding of the concept, or fails to accurately apply the concept to the situation. Demonstrates an understanding of critical knowledge without any significant errors. Covers each point well and demonstrates a solid understanding of the concept. Appropriately applies concept to the situation. Exceptional performance demonstrating mastery of the concept. Covers each point thoroughly and demonstrates a deep under- standing of the concept. Appropriately applies concept to the situation. Thesis Demonstrates a failure to fully understand critical know- ledge. Does not cover each point well. Does not demonstrate understanding of the concept. Fails to accurately apply the concept to the situation. Demonstrates some knowledge, but shows some deficiencies. Does not cover each point well and does not demonstrate a good under- standing of the concept, or fails to accurately apply the concept to the situation. Demonstrates an understanding of critical knowledge without any significant errors. Covers each point well and demon- strates a solid understanding of the concept. Appropriately applies concept to the situation Exceptional performance demonstrating mastery of the concept. Covers each point thoroughly and demonstrates a deep under- standing of the concept. Appropriately applies concept to the situation. Intended Audience Demonstrates a failure to fully understand critical know- ledge. Does not cover each point well. Does not demonstrate understanding of the concept. Fails to accurately apply the concept to the situation. Demonstrates some knowledge, but shows some deficiencies. Does not cover each point well and does not demonstrate a good under- standing of the concept, or fails to accurately apply the concept to the situation. Demonstrates an understanding of critical knowledge without any significant errors. Covers each point well and demon- strates a solid understanding of the concept. Appropriately applies concept to the situation Exceptional performance demonstrating mastery of the concept. Covers each point thoroughly and demonstrates a deep under- standing of the concept. Appropriately applies concept to the situation. DEFICIENT (0 points) MARGINAL (3 points) PROFICIENT (4 points) OUTSTANDING (5 points) ...

1. BUSI 8010 – Trevecca Nazarene University
Research Proposal Rubric
DEFICIENT
(0 points)
MARGINAL
(3 points)
PROFICIENT
(4 points)
OUTSTANDING
(5 points)
Points
Earned
Research
Benefits
Demonstrates a
failure to fully
understand
critical know-

2. ledge. Does not
cover each point
well. Does not
demonstrate
understanding of
the concept. Fails
to accurately
apply the
concept to the
situation.
Demonstrates
some knowledge,
but shows some
deficiencies.
Does not cover
each point well
and does not
demonstrate a
good
understanding of
the concept, or
fails to
accurately apply
the concept to
the situation.
Demonstrates an
understanding of
critical
knowledge
without any
significant
errors. Covers
each point well
and

3. demonstrates a
solid
understanding of
the concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation.
Exceptional
performance
demonstrating
mastery of the
concept. Covers
each point
thoroughly and
demonstrates a
deep under-
standing of the
concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation.
Thesis Demonstrates a
failure to fully
understand
critical know-
ledge. Does not
cover each point
well. Does not
demonstrate
understanding of
the concept. Fails
to accurately
apply the

4. concept to the
situation.
Demonstrates
some knowledge,
but shows some
deficiencies.
Does not cover
each point well
and does not
demonstrate a
good under-
standing of the
concept, or fails
to accurately
apply the
concept to the
situation.
Demonstrates an
understanding of
critical
knowledge
without any
significant
errors. Covers
each point well
and demon-
strates a solid
understanding of
the concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation
Exceptional

5. performance
demonstrating
mastery of the
concept. Covers
each point
thoroughly and
demonstrates a
deep under-
standing of the
concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation.
Intended
Audience
Demonstrates a
failure to fully
understand
critical know-
ledge. Does not
cover each point
well. Does not
demonstrate
understanding of
the concept. Fails
to accurately
apply the
concept to the
situation.
Demonstrates
some knowledge,
but shows some

6. deficiencies.
Does not cover
each point well
and does not
demonstrate a
good under-
standing of the
concept, or fails
to accurately
apply the
concept to the
situation.
Demonstrates an
understanding of
critical
knowledge
without any
significant
errors. Covers
each point well
and demon-
strates a solid
understanding of
the concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation
Exceptional
performance
demonstrating
mastery of the
concept. Covers
each point
thoroughly and

7. demonstrates a
deep under-
standing of the
concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation.
DEFICIENT
(0 points)
MARGINAL
(3 points)
PROFICIENT
(4 points)
OUTSTANDING
(5 points)
Points
Earned
Approach to

8. the Subject
Demonstrates a
failure to fully
understand
critical know-
ledge. Does not
cover each point
well. Does not
demonstrate
understanding of
the concept. Fails
to accurately
apply the
concept to the
situation.
Demonstrates
some knowledge,
but shows some
deficiencies.
Does not cover
each point well
and does not
demonstrate a
good under-
standing of the
concept, or fails
to accurately
apply the
concept to the
situation.
Demonstrates an
understanding of
critical

9. knowledge
without any
significant
errors. Covers
each point well
and demon-
strates a solid
understanding of
the concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation
Exceptional
performance
demonstrating
mastery of the
concept. Covers
each point
thoroughly and
demonstrates a
deep under-
standing of the
concept.
Appropriately
applies concept
to the situation.
Types of
Sources
The sources
chosen are
inadequate for
this topic.

10. Some good
sources chosen,
but more good
sources that fit
the topic are
needed.
Some excellent
sources for this
topic.
The types of
sources are
perfect for the
topic.
Sources The content of
the paper is not
backed by any
references from
the textbook,
journal articles,
or appropriate
websites
The content of
the paper is
backed by
minimal
references from
the textbook,
journal articles,
or appropriate
websites

11. The content of
the paper is
backed by
references of
suitable quantity
and quality
The content of
the paper is
backed by an
appropriate
quantity of
references of
outstanding
quality
Documentation
of Sources
Paper does not
list any citations
or sources
Either in-text
citations or
references are
missing,
incomplete, or
not in correct
APA format
In-text citations
and references
are provided but

12. use incomplete
or incorrect APA
format
All sources are
cited with in-text
citations and
references. All
citations and
references are in
correct APA
format.
Communication The proposal
fails to
communicate
The proposal
marginally
communicates
The
communication
is effective
The
communication
is highly
effective
Writing
Mechanics
The writing is

13. unclear and is
flawed by
several
grammatical or
spelling errors
The writing is
somewhat clear
and somewhat
flawed.
The writing is
clear and
contains few
flaws
The writing is
clear and
flawless
DEFICIENT
(0 points)
MARGINAL
(3 points)
PROFICIENT

14. (4 points)
OUTSTANDING
(5 points)
Points
Earned
Format The style and
format of the
proposal departs
significantly
from APA
The proposal
generally follows
APA style and
format, with
several
exceptions
The proposal
generally follows
APA style and
format, with a
few exceptions
The proposal
accurately
follows APA style
and format, with
no exceptions

15. TOTAL
(Max = 50)