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Research Protocol Introduction Evaluation Form
Category Excellent (85% -‐ 100%) Good (70% -‐ 84%) Fair (< 70%)
References -‐ All required references were included and used to formulate the introduction.
-‐ Most required references were included and used to formulate the introduction.
-‐ Few required references were included and used in the text to formulate the introduction.
Objectives -‐ All research objectives were listed and clearly stated
-‐ Some research objectives were not listed OR not clearly stated
-‐ Some research objectives were not listed AND not clearly stated
Research
Question/Study Problem
-‐ Research questions/ problems presented clearly and their importance discussed
-‐ Research questions/ problems not presented clearly, OR their
importance not discussed
-‐ Research questions/ problems not presented clearly, AND their importance not discussed Structure -‐ Paragraphs are of appropriate
sequence and concisely written
-‐ Paragraphs are of inappropriate sequence, OR not concisely written
-‐ Paragraphs are of inappropriate sequence, AND not concisely written Attractiveness -‐ Clear and neatly bound in a titled
cover.
-‐ Print too small or too large, papers stapled together.
-‐ Illegible writing, loose paper.
Mechanics (Grammar
& Spelling)
-‐ There were no grammatical/
spelling mistakes.
-‐ There were up to 5 grammatical/
spelling mistakes.
-‐ There were more than 5 grammatical/ spelling mistakes.
Documentations
-‐ All citations appeared in the reference list, and all references are cited in text.
-‐ Not all citations appeared in the reference list, OR not all references are cited in text.
-‐ Not all citations appeared in the reference list, AND not all references are cited in text.
Timeliness
-‐ Handed in on time -‐ 10% of grade is deducted for each
day passed the deadline date. -‐ 10% of grade is deducted for each day passed the deadline date.
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Research Protocol Literature Review Evaluation Form
Category Excellent (85% -‐ 100%) Good (70% -‐ 84%) Fair (< 70%)
References
-‐ All required references were included and used to formulate the literature.
-‐ Most required references were included and used to formulate the literature.
-‐ Few required references were included and used to formulate the literature.
Quality of
Information/Evidence
-‐ Paper was well researched in detail with accurate and critical evidence from a variety of sources
-‐ Some aspects of paper was researched with some accurate evidence from limited sources
-‐ Limited information on topic with lack of research detail or historically accurate evidence
Organization/
Development of Ideas
-‐ Demonstrated clear and logical continuity between previous and present work with very well transition between paragraphs.
-‐ Somewhat demonstrated clear and logical continuity between previous and present work with acceptable transition between paragraphs.
-‐ Lacked clear and logical continuity between previous and present work with weak transition between paragraphs.
Structure -‐ Paragraphs are of appropriate
sequence and concisely written -‐ Paragraphs are of inappropriate
sequence, OR not concisely written -‐ Paragraphs are of inappropriate sequence, AND not concisely written Attractiveness -‐ Clear and neatly bound in a titled
cover. -‐ Print too small or too large, papers
stapled together. -‐ Illegible writing, loose paper.
Mechanics (Grammar &
Spelling) -‐ There were no grammatical/
spelling mistakes. -‐ There were up to 5 grammatical/
spelling mistakes. -‐ There were more than 5 grammatical/ spelling mistakes.
Documentation -‐ All citations appeared in the reference list, and all references are cited in text.
-‐ Not all citations appeared in the reference list, OR not all references are cited in text.
-‐ Not all citations appeared in the reference list, AND not all references are cited in text.
Timeliness -‐ Handed in on time. -‐ 10% of grade is deducted for each
day passed the deadline date. -‐ 10% of grade is deducted for each day passed the deadline date.
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Research Protocol Materials & Methods Evaluation Form
Category Excellent (85% -‐ 100%) Good (70% -‐ 84%) Fair (< 70%)
Study Design/Type -‐ Study design was adequately
described -‐ Study design was not adequately
described. -‐ Study design was not described.
Participants/
Population -‐ Characteristics and demographics of participants were adequately
described.
-‐ Characteristics and demographics of participants were not adequately described.
-‐ Characteristics and demographics of participants were not described.
Sampling Methods -‐ Sampling method was adequately described.
-‐ Sampling method was not adequately described.
-‐ Sampling method was not described.
Administrative Methods -‐ Administrative steps were adequately described.
-‐ Administrative steps were not adequately described.
-‐ Administrative steps were not described.
Materials -‐ Materials used were adequately described.
-‐ Materials used were not adequately described.
-‐ Materials used were not described.
Technical
Design/Procedure
-‐ Adequately described each step in the execution of the research.
-‐ Did not adequately describe each step in the execution of the research.
-‐ Did not describe some steps in the execution of the research.
Study Variables -‐ Dependent and independent
variables were adequately described. -‐ Dependent and independent variables were not adequately described.
-‐ Dependent and independent variables were not described.
Statistical Analysis -‐ Statistical analysis methods were appropriate and adequately described.
-‐ Statistical analysis methods were not appropriate OR not adequately described.
-‐ Statistical analysis methods were not appropriate AND not adequately described.
Structure -‐ Paragraphs were of appropriate
sequence and concisely written -‐ Paragraphs were of inappropriate
sequence OR not concisely written -‐ Paragraphs were of inappropriate sequence AND not concisely written Attractiveness -‐ Clear and neatly bound in a titled
cover. -‐ Print too small or too large, papers
stapled together. -‐ Illegible writing, loose paper.
Mechanics (Grammar &
Spelling) -‐ There were no grammatical/
spelling mistakes. -‐ There were up to 5 grammatical/
spelling mistakes. -‐ There were more than 5 grammatical/ spelling mistakes.
Timeliness -‐ Handed in on time. -‐ 10% of grade is deducted for each
day passed the deadline date. -‐ 10% of grade is deducted for each day passed the deadline date.
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Oral presentation Assessment Rubric Topic
(weight) Exceptional Acceptable Unacceptable
Content Speaker provides an accurate and complete
overview of the proposal. Provides an overview of the proposal topic . Inadequate description of the proposal topic.
Organization Presentation is clear, logical, and organized.
Listener can follow line of reasoning. Presentation is generally clear and well organized.
A few minor points may be confusing. Listener unable to follow presentation. Arguments are not clear. No evidence of organization in presentation.
Level of Presentation
Level of presentation is appropriate for the audience.
Presentation is paced for audience understanding.
It is not a reading of a paper.
Speaker is clearly comfortable in front of the group and can be heard by all.
Level of presentation is generally appropriate.
Pacing is sometimes too fast or too slow.
The presenter seems slightly uncomfortable at times, and the audience occasionally has trouble hearing him/her.
The entire presentation is too elementary or too sophisticated for audience.
The information is read with limited or no eye contact with the audience.
Presenter is uncomfortable and cannot be heard by listener.
Contact with audience/
Handling questions
Consistently clarifies, restates, and responds to questions.
Summarizes when needed.
Generally responsive to audience comments, questions, and needs.
Lack of interaction with audience.
No questions are answered. No interpretation made.
