iRubric: Research Proposal Introduction rubric

Well formulated introduction based on facts that are supported with 5 or more strong sources of evidence specific to the topic.

Fairly well formulated introduction that has some evidence to support the topic but the evidence is a mixture of strong and weak sources.

Introduction is not well constructed and provides a few (less than 5) sources of weak evidence to support the topic.

Lacks a proper introduction. There is no substantive evidence to support the topic

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

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

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.

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. A minimum of 10 quality references included.

Comprehensive review of the literature using quality evidence but does not adequately analyze the research findings; simply reports on the literature. A minimum of 8 quality references included.

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 Less than 8 quality references included.

Superficial review of the literature that is poorly organized and lacks credibility based on the level of evidence and resources presented. Less than 5 references included.