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Category |
0 = Poor |
2 = Fair |
4 = Good |
6 = Exceptional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Abstract |
Minimal effort; multiple elements (research problem, goals, significance and outcomes) are missing or inadequately described. |
Elements (research problem, goals, significance and outcomes) are included but inadequately or ineffectively described. |
Elements (research problem, goals, significance and outcomes) are included, adequately describe, but not fully or effectively integrated with one another. |
All elements (research problem, goals, significance and outcomes) are included, described and integrated in a concise effective manner. |
|
Introduction and Background |
Little or no discussion; little or no references; cited work has little or no relevance to proposed work; no mention of proposed work. |
Vague discussion of cited works; underdeveloped insight and analysis into why references are relevant; proposed work is mentioned but no connection between proposed work and references or to the research activity of the cooperating faculty member. |
Good discussion of cited works; adequate depth of insight and analysis; relevant connections to proposed work and the connection of the work to the research activity of the cooperating faculty member are noted. |
Excellent discussion of cited works and in-depth insight and analysis; meaningful connections to proposed work are communicated effectively; excellent grasp on relationship of project to both the research activity of the cooperating faculty member to the larger research area. |
|
Hypothesis, Problem or Research Goals |
Hypothesis, problem or research goals are vague, unfocused or incomplete. |
Hypothesis, problem or research goals are minimally stated and/or are somewhat ambiguous |
Hypothesis, problem statement or research goals are clearly articulated. |
n/a |
|
Methods and Approaches |
Minimal description of methods or approach. |
Methods and approach are stated; absent or inadequate explanation of why methods are appropriate to meet the stated research goals. |
Methods and approach are described; adequate explanation of why methods are appropriate to meet the stated research goals. |
Excellent discussion of the methods and approach; exceptional insight and understanding of how they relate to the stated research goals. |
|
Significance and Outcomes |
Expected outcomes are not stated or are incomplete; little or no relevant discussion of their significance or value to the area of research. |
Expected outcomes are stated; little or no relevant discussion of their significance or value to the area of research. |
Expected outcomes are described; adequate discussion of their significance or value to the area of research. |
Excellent discuss of outcomes; exceptional insight and understanding of their significance or value to the area of research. |
|
Overall Organization and Writing |
Proposal includes an unacceptable number of grammatical errors; contains formatting errors; fails to properly cite sources; proposal is fragmented and very hard to read; description does not provide a general picture of the proposed activities; uses too much jargon. |
Proposal includes some grammatical and or formatting errors; writing style is sometimes difficult to read; descriptions are hard to understand, verbose, or repetitive; uses too much jargon. |
The proposal includes occasional grammatical and formatting errors; writing style is generally easy to follow; description depicts the project well, but uses some jargon. |
The proposal is free from grammatical and formatting errors; description is clear, concise, and very easy to follow; uses appropriate technical and non-technical descriptions as appropriate. |
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Timeline |
Scope of the proposal is not clearly articulated within the timeline and/or seems unreasonable in terms of time and resources available |
Scope of the proposal is articulated within the timeline, however there is some concern in terms of time and resources available. |
The scope of the proposal is articulated within the timeline, and is reasonable in terms of time and resources available. |
n/a |
|
Category |
0 = Incomplete |
1 = Complete |
|---|---|---|
|
Budget |
Proposed budget is incomplete and/or does not adequate describe resources and materials needed for the proposal. |
Proposed budget is complete and adequately describes resources and materials needed for the proposal |
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Resume |
Resume is not include or is incomplete and/or contains multiple spelling, grammar or formatting errors. |
Resume is included and is relatively free of spelling, grammar or formatting errors. |
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Section |
Max Score |
% |
|---|---|---|
|
Abstract |
6 |
100 |
|
Introduction and Background |
6 |
15 |
|
Hypothesis, Problem or Research Goals |
4 |
10 |
|
Methods and Approaches |
6 |
15 |
|
Significance and Outcomes |
6 |
15 |
|
Overall Organization and Writing |
6 |
15 |
|
Timeline |
4 |
10 |
|
Budget |
1 |
2.5 |
|
Resume |
1 |
2.5 |
|
Total |
40 |
100 % |