iRubric: EBM Research Proposal rubric

The research question is difficult to identify. Measurable critieria are not identifiable.

The research question overly broad and specifics are difficult to identify. The measurability of the identified criteria is doubtful.

The research question is clear but overly broad. The measurablilty of the identifiable criteria is not clear.

The research question is clearly stated. It addresses a specific issue and ismeasurable.

The selction of the research methodology is not appropriate for the research question. Selection of participants is not appropriate for the methodology. No inclusion or exclusion criteria are stated. The selection of statistical analysis is not appropriate for the nature of the data being collected.

The selction of the research methodology is stated but may not be expecially appropriate for the research question. Selection of participants is appropriate for the methodology. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are stated but not defined. The selection of statistical analysis imay not be appropriate for the nature of the data being collected.

The selction of the research methodology is someshat clear and mostly related to the research question. Selection of participants is appropriate for the methodology. Inclusion and exclusion critieria are not clearly defined. The selection of statistical analysis is appropriate for the nature of the data being collected.

The selction of the research methodology is clear and related to the research question. Selection of participants is appropriate for the methodology. Inclusion and exclusion criteria are idnetified and defined clearly. The selection of statistical analysis is appropriate for the nature of the data being collected.

The expected outcome is unclaer and there is no discussion of its importance to the advancement of knowledge. There is no discussion about the necessity fo the research.

The expected outcome is unclear and support for its importance to the advancement of knowledge is minimal. There is minimal discussion about the necessity fo the research.

The expected outcome is stated and there is discussion of its importance to the advancement of knowledge. There is some discussion about the necessity fo the research.

The expected outcome off the research study is clearly stated and its value to the advancement of knowledge is discussed. There is discussion on the necessity of the research findings.