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Pre-Proposal Master's Thesis Rubric 
The rubric is used to appraise the introductory research paper that specifies a topic of interest; identifies a problem; proposes a need for a study; formulates a research hypothesis, provides preliminary background data in the form of a review of literature, and the methods of the proposed research.
Rubric Code: BXAC93B
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Subject: Law  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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100 %
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

6 pts

Poor

4 pts

Introduction
10 %

Excellent

Well formulated introduction based on facts with clear definition of key terms and concepts.
Good

Fairly well formulated introduction that has with some definition of key terms and concepts.
Fair

Introduction is not well constructed and little or no definition of key terms and concepts.
Poor

Lacks a proper introduction.
Problem Statement
10 %

Excellent

Presents and articulates the problem statement clearly and uniquely, and its importance to the
field/profession. Meaningful relationships between concepts and/or variables under
study are analyzed and add a new perspective on previous research
regarding the topic. A credible argument that the study will uniquely and significantly
contribute to knowledge in the field/profession is presented.
Good

Presents and articulates the problem statement in a clear and unique way. Examines concepts and or the variables in terms of the research under study. Presents a new perspective on previous research.
Fair

The problem statement is presented and begins to describe the topic of study. Shows limited
distinctiveness in the
area of study. The importance of the
research is minimally
presented.
Poor

The problem statement
lacks articulation and
does not describe the
issue under study. The problem statement
mimics previous work
and lacks uniqueness.
Purpose of Study
10 %

Excellent

Very clearly stated purpose of the study that connects very well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.
Good

Fairly well stated purpose of the study that connects well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.
Fair

Purpose of the study is not clearly stated and/or does not connect well with the introduction and the statement of the problem.
Poor

Lacks a purpose of the study statement or does not pertain to the introduction and/or the statement of the problem.
Research Hypothesis
10 %

Excellent

Well stated research hypothesis based on the purpose of the study.
Good

Fairly well stated hypothesis based on the purpose of the study.
Fair

Stated hypothesis is unclear based on the purpose of the study.
Poor

Lacks a hypothesis or the hypothesis presented does not support the purpose of the study.
Literature Review
20 %

Excellent

Comprehensive review of the literature using quality evidence and specifically analyzes the research conducted by describing the individual studies and findings that support the thesis and focused problem.
Good

Comprehensive review of the literature using quality evidence but does not adequately analyze the research findings; simply reports on the literature.
Fair

Superficial review of the literature that does not describe the research findings; relies heavily on a few studies and uses poor quality resources for information gathering
Poor

Superficial review of the literature that is poorly organized and lacks credibility based on the level of evidence and resources presented.
Methods
20 %

Excellent

Project is described in sufficient detail so that the reader could replicate the study. Subjects (number, type), measures, and Procedure are all described well. Statistical approach is thoughtful and correct.
Good

Details on subjects, measures, and procedure are all described in sufficient detail with one or two details lacking. Statistical approach is present but may be vague.
Fair

Some details are missing from the subjects, measures, or procedure section such that the design of the study may be confusing. Statistical approach is present but confusing.
Poor

Paper lacks details, description of subjects, measures, and procedures. Statistical approach is missing.
Research APA style
10 %

Excellent

Sources are exceptionally well-integrated and they support claims argued in the paper very effectively. Quotations and Works Cited conform to APA style sheet.
Good

Sources are well integrated and support the paper’s claims. There may be occasional errors, but the sources and Works Cited conform to APA style sheet.
Fair

Sources support some claims made in the paper, but might not be integrated well within the paper’s argument. There may be a few errors in APA style.
Poor

The paper does not use adequate research or if it does, the sources are not integrated well. They are not cited correctly according to APA style, nor listed correctly on the Works Cited page.
Style, Grammar, Mechanics
10 %

Excellent

Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex, with excellent use of punctuation. Excellent grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation.
Good

Sentences are clear but may lack variation; a few may be awkward and there may be a few punctuation errors. A few errors in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation, but not many
Fair

Sentences are generally clear but may have awkward structure or unclear content; there may be patterns of punctuation errors. Shows a pattern of errors in spelling, grammar, syntax and/or punctuation. Could also be a sign of lack of proof-reading.
Poor

Sentences aren’t clear and Continuous errors



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