This document provides a rubric for evaluating student research papers. It evaluates papers across several dimensions, including research title, introduction (background, literature review, significance), research framework, research problem, definition of terms, methods (research design, data gathering, analysis), results and discussion, conclusion and recommendations, citations and references, and grammar/composition. Each dimension contains 3-6 criteria for excellent performance and provides a rating scale from excellent to needs improvement. The rubric aims to make evaluations objective and provide useful feedback to students.

1. MAKATI SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
KALAYAAN AVE., BRGY. CEMBO, MAKATI CITY
www.makatiscience.edu.ph
Science and Technology Department
Research Title: ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
Evaluator: __________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: _________________________
RESEARCH PAPER RUBRIC
Instructions to the Evaluator:
Judge the performance of the students based on the set standards reflected in the rubric. Give the numerical rating that
corresponds to the students’ performance. Further, to make the evaluation objective and useful to the researcher, kindly check the
traits evident in the submitted research proposal.
DIMENSION/CRITERIA
4 3 2 1
WEIGHT RATING
EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD
NEEDS
IMPROVEMENT
RESEARCH TITLE
a. doesnot exceedbeyond12substantive words
b. doesnot containunnecessarywordssuchas “An
approach…,”AStudy of…” andthe likes
c. containsthefocusor topic of the study.
d. includesthekey variablesof the study (IV/DV)
All indicators of
excellent performance
are evident.
Only 3 indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Only 2 indicators of
excellent
performance is
evident.
Less than 2 of the
indicators of excellent
performance is
evident.
3%
INTRODUCTION
B.1 Background oftheStudy
a. containsanarrative hook of sufficientgenerality
b. identifiesthe issue(s)or problem(s)that leadsto
a needfor the study
c. containscitationsthatjustify the needto study
the problem
d. doesnot containidiomaticexpressionsortrite
phrases
All indicators of
excellent performance
are evident.
Only 3 indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Only 2 indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Less than 2 of the
indicators of excellent
performance is
evident.
5%

2. B.2 LiteratureReview
a. incorporatesscholarlyliteratureaboutthe
dependentvariable(s)
b. incorporatesscholarlyliteratureaboutthe
independentvariable(s)
c. addressesthe relationbetweenthe dependent
andindependentvariables.
d. pointsout the shortcomingsorgapsof the
literature
e. citesareas overlookedby past studies
(methodologicalflaws,variablesoverlooked
topics,statistical treatments, significant
implications)
f. provides discussionhowthepresentstudy will
addressthe deficienciesintheliterature
All indicators of
excellent performance
are evident.
The first 3 indicators
are evident and at
least 2 of the
remaining indicators
are evident.
Only 2 of the first
three indicators are
evident and at
least 2 of the
remaining
indicators are
evident.
Less than 2 of the
first three indicators
are evident and less
than 2 of the
remaining indicators
are evident.
10%
B.3 SignificanceoftheStudy
a. citesat least three reasonshow the study addsto
scholarlyresearchandliteratureinthe field
b. citesat least three reasonshow the study helps
improvecurrentpractice
c. citesat least three reasonswhy the study will
improvepolicyand decisionmaking
d. specifiestheaudiencesthatmayprofit from
readingandusingthe study
All indicators of
excellent performance
are evident.
At least 2 of the
first three indicators
and the last indicator
is evident.
At least 2 of the
first three
indicators are
evident and the last
indicator is absent.
Less than 2 of the
indicators of excellent
is evident.
5%
B.4 Research Framework
a. containsthekey variables in the study
b. showsthe relationshipsamongthekeyvariables
explicitlyusingappropriatesymbolsandnotations
c. definesthe key variables operationally
d. discussesthemajortheories,conceptsorideas
usedto give a broaderunderstandingofthe
researchproblem
All indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
At least 2 of the
first three indicators
and the last indicator
is evident.
At least 2 of the
first three
indicators are
evident and the last
indicator is absent.
Less than 2 of the
indicators of excellent
performance is
evident.
7%
B.5 Research Problem
a. specifiestheindependentanddependent
variables as wellas mediating,moderatingor
controlvariablesusedin the study
b. alignedwiththe researchframework
c. states the specific typeof strategy of inquiry
d. stated suchthat the relationshipsamongthekey
variables canbedetermined
e. statisticallytestable
f. stated in interrogativeform
All indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
At least 2 of the
first 3 indicators
and the last 2
indicators are
evident.
At least 1 of the
first three
indicators and at
least 1 of the last
three indicators
are evident.
Less than 2 of the
indicators of
excellent
performance is
evident.
5%

3. B.6 Definition ofTerms
a. containsthekey variables to be definedinthe
study
b. definesthe key variables andterms operationally
c. doesnot definethe termsin everyday language
All indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Onlythe first 2
indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Only 1 of the
indicators for
excellent
performance is
evident.
None of the
indicators of
excellent
performance is
evident.
5%
METHODS
C.1 Research and Sampling Design
a. appropriatefor the mainobjectiveandthe
researchquestionsofthe study
b. provides justificationforusingthe researchdesign
c. addressessomepotentialethicalissuesofthe
study
d. specifies the required number of samples needed
using the appropriate statistical procedure
e. discussthe procedures for selecting the samples
All indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
The first 2 and the
last 2 indicators
are evident.
The first and the
fourth indicators
are evident and
at least 1 of the
remaining
indicators are
evident.
Less than 2 of the
indicators for
excellent
performance is
evident.
10%
C.2 Data Gathering Procedure
a. clearly describes in great detail the gathering
methodology based on accepted research
standards
b. clearly describes the instruments, materials and
equipment and the setting of the study
c. cites the source/s of the research procedures
d. presented in logical progression based on the
research questions.
All indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
The first 2
indicators are
evident and at
least 1 of the
remaining
indicators is
evident.
Only 1 of the first
two indicators is
evident and at
least 1 of the
remaining
indicators is
evident.
None of the first
two indicators is
evident and less
than 2 of the
remaining
indicators is
evident.
10%
C.3 Data Analysis
a. indicates the appropriate descriptive statistics for
each research question
b. indicates the appropriate inferential statistics for
each research question
c. provides justifications of the statistical tests to be
used
All indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Onlythe first 2
indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Only 1 of the
indicators for
excellent
performance is
evident.
None of the
indicators of
excellent
performance is
evident.
5%
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
a. answer all the research questions/hypothesis
b. are systematically and correctlypresented using
tables, graphs, figures, and other visualization
techniques
c. findings are succinctlyinterpreted and discussed
All indicators of
excellent performance
are evident.
Only 3 indicators of
excellent
performance are
evident.
Only 2 indicators of
excellent Less than 2 of the
indicators of excellent
10%

4. d. results and discussion are interwoven with all
sections of the paper
e. limitationsofthe study are presentedinlightof the
findings of the study
performance is
evident.
performance is
evident.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
a. drawn from the findings of the study
b. are aligned with the objectives of the study
c. potential applications/use of the findings are
presented
d. provide future research directions
All indicators of
excellent performance
are evident.
At least 2 of the
first three indicators
and the last indicator
is evident.
At least 2 of the
first three
indicators are
evident and the last
indicator is absent.
Less than 2 of the
indicators of excellent
is evident.
10%
CITATIONS AND REFERENCES
a. all referencesarecorrectlycitedinthebodyof the
report
b. referencelistmatcheswiththe citedreferencesin
the body of the report
c. reference list is complete
d. citations and referencing style follow the
prescribed format
All indicators of
excellent performance
are evident.
At least 2 of the
first three indicators
and the last indicator
is evident.
At least 2 of the
first three
indicators are
evident and the last
indicator is absent.
Less than 2 of the
indicators of excellent
is evident.
5%
GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION
a. minimal spelling, mechanics, and grammatical
errors (maximum of 10 errors)
b. wordings are clear and unambiguous
c. sentence structures are consistently clear and
lucid
d. connections among paragraphs are clearly
articulated
e. transitions between paragraphs are smooth
f. every paragraphmakesonedistinctandcoherent
point
Thefirst4indicators
are evident and at
least 1 of the
remaining indicators
is evident.
At least 3 of the
first 4 indicatorsare
evident and at
least 1 of the
remaining
indicators is
evident.
At least 2 of the
first 4 indicators
are evident and
at least 1 of the
remaining
indicators is
evident.
Less than 2 of the
first 4 indicators is
evident and none of
the remaining
indicator is evident.
10%
Total