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Research Project Proposal 
Research Project Proposal With Thesis Statement
Rubric Code: R4A9B
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Science Research Proposal
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

No Credit

0 pts

Project Description

Excellent

Very clearly described project; The project is directly tied to a current and relevant issue, gap, or flaw that exists in the field of knowledge surrounding the topic. The project makes sense and seems manageable and reasonable to carry out.
Good

Clearly described project; The project is directly tied to a current and relevant issue, gap, or flaw that exists in the field of knowledge surrounding the topic. The project makes sense and seems manageable and reasonable to carry out.
Fair

Project is somewhat clearly described. The project ties directly to a current or relevant issue related to the topic, however there may be some confusion about the reasonableness of carrying out such a project.
Poor

Project description is there but is confusing; not quite sure what issue is being addressed; not quite sure what the project is designed to do.
No Credit

Project is not described.
Objective of Your Project

Excellent

Very clearly stated objective; The intent of the project is clearly to improve current practice; enhance knowledge; or to make a positive difference in the field.
Good

Clearly stated objective; The intent of the project is clearly to improve current practice; enhance knowledge; or to make a positive difference in the field.
Fair

Objective is somewhat clear; The intent of the project alludes to improving current practice, enhancing knowledge, or making a positive difference in the field.
Poor

Objective is listed but it is confusing; cannot be sure how the intent of this project is going to make a difference.
No Credit

No clear objective stated.
Background and Significance

Excellent

Excellent background information given to clearly confirm the issue, gap, or flaw relating to the topic. Ample current evidence/statistics presented to justify the significance and relevance of the topic to merit further study.
Good

Background is somewhat clear and concise to confirm the issue, gap, or flaw relating to the topic. Some current evidence/statistics presented to justify the significance and relevance of the topic to merit further study.
Fair

Some important background information is missing; There are some issues in clarity due to limited statistical or informational evidence to justify this as a significant issue.
Poor

Major portions of the background information is lacking; very unclear as to why this is a significant and relevant issue in the field today.
No Credit

Background information is missing.
Methods

Excellent

Clear list of methods; well described plan containing all essential information to showcase the steps planned for carrying out your project (e.g. resources, materials, 5-w's, project steps, methods for collecting data, etc.)
Good

Somewhat clear list of methods; there is a plan of action; the plan contains most of the information to showcase your steps planned for carrying out your project.
Fair

Some major details may be missing in the methods sections, but a limited, yet sensible, plan is presented.
Poor

Major details missing from the methods; Plan is not reasonable.
No Credit

No methods section is presented.
Data Collection

Excellent

There is a very clear plan for collecting and displaying data as your project is carried out. It is clearly evident that the data to be collected serve a purpose important to your research and will be analyzed to draw conclusions about your study.
Good

There is a clear plan for collecting and displaying data as your project is carried out. It is clearly evident that the data to be collected serve a purpose important to your research and will be analyzed to draw conclusions about your study.
Fair

There is a plan for collecting and displaying data as your project is carried out. It is somewhat evident that the data to be collected serve a purpose important to your research and will be analyzed to draw conclusions about your study.
Poor

There is a limited plan for the collection of data as your project is carried out. There is confusion as to how the data will be used to draw conclusions about the success of your project.
No Credit

No thought given to data collection; and how the data are essential to determining if the project successfully meets the objective.
Works Cited/Bibliography

Excellent

Excellent and appropriate resources are listed where you may draw from for your research/project; consistent APA formatting; at least 15 resources are listed.
Good

Adequate resources are listed; consistent APA formatting; at least 10 resources are listed.
Fair

Insufficient list of resources; some errors in APA formatting; less than 10 resources listed.
Poor

Improper referencing, not completed and/or few (less than 6) references listed
No Credit

No works are listed in your 'Works Cited/Bibliography' section (this section does not exist).



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