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RESEARCH PROPOSAL
JUDGING RUBRIC
SECTION
CLARITY
POINTS
Research Problem & Introduction
Is the problem clearly defined and its significance explained? Does the introduction establish why this topic needs to be researched?
20
Literature Review
Does the proposal reference relevant existing work? Does it show understanding of what is already known and identify the gap this research addresses?
20
Research Question
Is there a clear, specific central question? Is the question specific, focused, and answerable?
20
Methodology
How will this research be conducted? Is the design appropriate, and is the data collection and analysis approach clearly laid out?
20
Research Topic
Is the topic creative, innovative, and/or urgent? Does the proposal justify the need to research this topic?
10
Conclusion & Feasibility
Does the proposal include a thoughtful conclusion? Is the scope of the research realistic?
10