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Research Paper Proposal 
Research Paper Proposal
This research paper proposal should contain the elements of an introduction, statement of a research problem, details pertaining to the methodological design, and a beginning literature review.
Rubric Code: AXA2738
By wmauer
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Research Paper Proposal
  Exceptional

2 pts

Average

1 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Introduction

Exceptional

The proposal introduces a problem or issue and makes a clear argument for the importance of the topic for research scholarship.
Average

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.
Literature Review

Exceptional

The review of literature uses relevant research that: a) places the student's topic in the context of previous research and b) demonstrates a relationship between previous research and the current research topic.
Average

The review of literature uses mostly relevant research; however, the literature review fails to place the current research in the context of previous research.
Incomplete

The paper has no review of literature.
Research Question/Hypothesis

Exceptional

One or more research questions follow the literature review. It is clear that the research questions were drawn from the literature review.
Average

One or more research questions follow the literature review; however, the research questions do not adequately reflect what was gleaned from the literature review.
Incomplete

The proposal does not include research question(s).
Statement of Method

Exceptional

The statement of method is based on established research and contains a general description of the method(s) and material(s) needed.
Average

The statement of method is present and contains an inadequate description of the method(s) and material(s) needed. Reader is confused on the methodological approach.
Incomplete

The proposal contains no statement of method.
Mechanics

Exceptional

The proposal follows APA 6th edition consistently and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Average

The proposal follows APA 6th edition consistently with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes AND/OR has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Incomplete

The proposal does not follow the APA 6th edition style guide AND/OR has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Tentative Plan

Exceptional

Student provides a calendar outline for how he/she will complete the research paper.
Average

Student provides a calendar outline that was hastily put together and does not appear to be an adequate guide for completing the paper on time.
Incomplete

Student does not provide a calendar




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