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scientific literature review - summary of proposal

scientific literature review

an outline of the relevance of the literature review, its execution, sources, and timeline

Rubric Code: BX6339C

By cdockstader

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Literature Review one-page summary of approach
	Unacceptable (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Excellent (N/A)
Topic Outline & Focus 40 %	Unacceptable Topic is very general and has no focus. Scope of the paper is so broad it is impossible to give proper treatment within the given length.	Fair Student has narrowed the topic somewhat. Further research may lead to a better topic selection.	Good Topic is specific enough that the student can give proper treatment within the given length. Student may still need to narrow the focus by applying specific criteria to eliminate unnecessary information. Significance of project is moderately described	Excellent Topic of the paper is clearly defined. Research focus has been narrowed by specific criteria. The significance of the project is clearly described.
Data Collection and Sources Used 40 %	Unacceptable Sources and breadth of resources, quality of databases and key research in the field is poorly stated.	Fair Sources and breadth of resources, quality of databases and key research in the field is modestly stated.	Good Student plans to use some original sources from a number of resources. Uses mostly academic/scientific databases and references works/research in the field	Excellent Student plans to use many original sources from a variety of resources. Uses academic/scientific databases and references critical works/research in the field
Timetable 15 %	Unacceptable the sequence of phases (data collection, writing, revising, etc) and the time needed for each phase is not stated.	Fair the sequence of phases (data collection, writing, revising, etc) and the time needed for each phase is stated.	Good the sequence of phases (data collection, writing, revising, etc) and the time needed for each phase is clearly stated.	Excellent the sequence of phases (data collection, writing, revising, etc) and the time needed for each phase is clearly and explicitly stated.
Grammar, Spelling, Formatting 5 %	Unacceptable Many spelling and grammar mistakes	Fair Several spelling and grammar mistakes	Good Few spelling and grammar mistakes	Excellent Clear of spelling and grammar mistakes