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Research Proposal Introduction 
Research Proposal Introduction
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: SXC8X3C
By hasbullah
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction
20 pts

Excellent

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

Fairly well formulated introduction that has with some definition of key terms and concepts. Comprehensive review of the literature using quality evidence but does not adequately analyze the research findings; simply reports on the literature.
fair

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

Lacks a proper introduction. Superficial review of the literature that is poorly organized and lacks credibility based on the level of evidence and resources presented.
Problem Statement
10 pts

Excellent

Very clearly posed statement of the problem and supported with high quality (strong) evidence.
Good

Fairly well posed statement of the problem that provides evidence but the evidence is not as strong as it could be.
fair

Statement of the problem is not clearly stated and/or lacks quality evidence to support the problem
Poor

Lacks a proper statement of the problem.<BR>
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Evidence presented does not support the thesis or problem statement.
Purpose of Study
15 pts

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
15 pts

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.
Methods
10 pts

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
5 pts

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
5 pts

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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