RESD 600 Dr. Ling Wang Grading Rubric for Research Proposal Student Name: For Quantitative Research Proposal Category Grade Points Allocated Grade Points Earned Research Problem 1. Is the problem clearly and precisely stated? 1 2. Is it of appropriate scope: i.e. sufficiently narrow and specific that it can be studied yet sufficiently rich that it will yield important theoretical or practical findings? 1 Review of Literature 1. Scope – does the review cite the important relevant literature? 1 2. Critique & Synthesis - Does the review adequately evaluate the literature rather than just summarize it? 2 3. Building a case from the literature – Does the review build a case for the significance of the problem, provide a theoretical framework for the problem, and support the need for studying the problem? 2 Statement of Purpose, Hypotheses or Questions 1. Is the purpose of the study clearly stated? 1 2. Are the hypotheses / research questions consistent with the problem statement and the theoretical rationale / framework? 1 3. Are the hypotheses /research questions operationally defined in such a way that data can be gathered to answer research questions (are the variables operationally defined?) 1 Methodology 1. Design: Is the design clear and is it appropriate to answer the questions asked? 2 2. Sampling: Is there a sufficient and clear description of the sample? What sampling method will be used? Is the sample representative of the target population (the group to whom the researcher wants to generalize)? 2 3. Measurement & data collection: Are the instruments AND procedures used for measuring variables and gathering data clearly stated? Is evidence of reliability and validity presented? 2 4. Data analysis techniques: Will statistical techniques be used to analyze the data? If so, are the techniques clearly and sufficiently described? Are the most appropriate techniques employed? 2 Potential Weaknesses Are there any potential weaknesses or limitations in the overall design of the proposed study? Are weaknesses / limitations clearly stated? 1 Formatting Is the formatting consistent with APA (6th edition)? 1 Total Points Earned /20 Student Name: For Qualitative Research Proposal Category Grade Points Allocated Grade Points Earned Introduction 1. Is the problem clearly and precisely stated? 1 2. Is the focus, purpose, or topic clearly stated? 1 3. Are the research questions well developed in consistency with the research problem? 2 4. Is it of appropriate scope: i.e. sufficiently narrow and specific that it can be studied yet sufficiently rich that it will yield important theoretical or practical findings? 1 Review of Literature 1. Scope – does the review cite the important relevant literature? 1 2. Critique & Synthesis - Does the review adequately evaluate the literature rather than just summarize it? 2 3. Building a case from the literature – Does the review build a case for the significance o ...