iRubric: Mini-Research Proposal Introduction rubric

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.

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.

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

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.

Very clearly stated research aim/purpose of the study that connects very well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.

Fairly well stated research aim/purpose of the study that connects well to the introduction and the statement of the problem.

Research aim/Purpose of the study is not clearly stated and/or does not connect well with the introduction and the statement of the problem.

Lacks a purpose of the study statement or does not pertain to the introduction and/or the statement of the problem.

The introduction emphasizes contradictory findings and limitations of previous research and the ways in which the paper will contribute to further knowledge about the research topic

The introduction emphasizes most contradictory findings and limitation of previous research and how the paper will contribute to further knowledge about the research topic.

The introduction emphasizes some contradictory findings and limitations but makes no predictions how the paper will contribute to further knowledge

The study significance is missing.