Project Evaluation Rubric

Component

Exemplary (3)

Adequate (2)

Inadequate (1)

Project overview

Effectively and insightfully develops a set of testable, supportable and impactful study hypotheses.

Develops a set of testable and supportable hypotheses.

Hypotheses are not testable or justifiable.

Justification for hypotheses

The introduction section provides a cogent overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates outstanding critical thinking.

The introduction section provides a logical overview of conceptual and theoretical issues related to the study hypotheses. Demonstrates competent critical thinking.

Very little support for the conceptual and theoretical relevant to the study hypotheses was provided. Provides little evidence of sound critical thinking.

Supporting evidence

Provides clearly appropriate evidence to support position

Provides adequate evidence to support position

Provides little or no evidence to support position

Review of relevant research

Sophisticated integration, synthesis, and critique of literature from related fields. Places work within larger context.

Provides a meaningful summary of the literature. Shows understanding of relevant literature

Provides little or no relevant scholarship.

Maintains purpose/focus

The project is well organized and has a tight and cohesive focus that is integrated throughout the document

The project has an organizational structure and the focus is clear throughout.

The document lacks focus or contains major drifts in focus

Methodology

• Sample
• Procedures
• Measures
• Data analytic plan

Identifies appropriate methodologies and research techniques (e.g., justifies the sample, procedures, and measures). Data analytic plan is suitable to test study hypotheses. Provides appropriate justification for controls. Project is feasible

Identifies appropriate methodologies and research techniques but some details are missing or vague.

The methodologies described are either not suited or poorly suited to test hypotheses. The methodology is under-developed and/or is not feasible.

Grammar, clarity, and organization

The manuscript is well written and ideas are well developed and explained. Sentences and paragraphs are grammatically correct. Uses subheadings appropriately.

The manuscript effectively communicates ideas. The writing is grammatically correct, but some sections lack clarity.

The manuscript is poorly written and confusing. Ideas are not communicated effectively.