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Research Paper Proposal 
Research Paper Proposal
Rubric Code: V238AC7
By tchrrachel
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Paper Proposal
  Excellent

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Fair

1 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Introduction

Excellent

The proposal introduces a problem or issue and makes a clear argument for the importance of the topic for research scholarship in articulate language.
Good

The proposal introduces a problem or issue and makes a clear argument for the importance of the topic for research scholarship. Language and/or sentence structure may be basic.
Fair

The proposal introduces a problem or issue, explains its significance in simplistic terms. Reader is left confused on the problem/issue.
Incomplete

The proposal does not introduce a problem/issue. Topic for the research paper is not provided.
Research Question/Hypothesis

Excellent

Research questions, a clear direction for where the paper is headed and a clear hypothesis about what you expect to articulate when writing this paper are given.
Good

The research questions, the statement of paper direction and the hypothesis are generally good or two categories are excellent , with one item missing or weaker.
Fair

The research questions, the statement of paper direction and the hypothesis are vague and/or weakly connected to the sources reviewed.
Incomplete

The proposal is missing at least two of the following: research questions, the statement of paper direction or a hypothesis
Project Organization

Excellent

The proposed plan for the paper structure is clear, articulate, and well-thought-out. I am confident this student knows where he or she is going.
Good

The proposed plan for the paper structure is solid and clear, though I may still have a still have a few questions after reading it.
Fair

The proposed plan for the paper structure is often vague or fuzzy, though its overall goal is still discernible. I may have some concerns about this plan's potential for success.
Incomplete

The proposal reflects no clear goals or project structure.
Literature Review

Excellent

The proposal a) places the student's topic in the context of well-chosen previous research sources and b) demonstrates a convincing relationship between the previous research and/or academic conversations and the current research topic.
Good

The proposal references good, solid research resources, and demonstrates a clear relationship between previous research and/or academic conversations and the current research topic. The sources chosen for this paper may yet seem a bit thin.
Fair

The proposal references articles and/or sources that seem relevant; however, the proposal fails to place current topic for exploration in the context of previous research and/or academic conversations.
Incomplete

The paper includes no review of how your chosen sources fit your topic.
Stylistics/ Mechanics

Excellent

The language in the proposal is articulate, assertive and convincing throughout. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Good

The language in the proposal is solid and clear throughout, though the voice may be less assertive or writing occasionally choppy, etc.. Few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Fair

The language in the proposal is fuzzy, vague or awkward throughout, or there are multiple grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Incomplete

The language does not meet college standards for clear writing; it is riddled with multiple grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors or is very confusing overall.





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