Rubric - Proposals
The Review Panel(s) will use the following rubric in evaluations of proposals.
Proposal Title: _____________________________________________________________
Rater: ____________________________________________________________________
Instructions:
After reviewing the proposal, please rate the proposal using the scale below. Circle the number of the scale that best describes your judgment of each criterion.
Rating scale: |
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neither agree or disagree
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4 = Agree
5 = Strongly agree
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Criteria |
Scale |
1. Proposal is organized and written in clear informative language that can be understood by both academicians in your field of study as well as outside your field of study. Comments: |
1 2 3 4 5 |
2. Purpose statement addresses why this project or study is important. Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
3. Aims are clearly stated.
[For research: include specific aims, research questions or hypothesis(es) as appropriate.]
Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
4. Background/literature review provides state of current knowledge and provides support for the current study or project.
Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
5. Theoretical framework, model, perspective or philosophical underpinnings are described/ depicted.
Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
6. Approach/Methodology is clearly described, adequately developed,well-reasoned and appropriate to the aims of the study or project.
[For both qualitative and quantitative research studies this includes
a description of the design, sampling and recruitment plan, setting,
measures, reliability and validity of measures where appropriate and
procedures for carrying out the study]
Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
7. Methods of data analysis are appropriate.
Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
8. Study or project is feasible and timeline is appropriate.
Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
9. Impact of results, ability to lead to new growth or knowledge.
Comments:
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1 2 3 4 5 |
SUM OF POINTS
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For Caterpillar Scholars, budget is appropriate ___________________________
Comments:
SUMMARY
1. Is this a project that should be awarded? Explain.
2. Is there additional information or addendums to the proposal that should
be required prior to approval? Explain.
3. Does this project/study foster a deepening of a culture of inquiry either through collaboration with other departments, colleagues, community partners or involvement with students? Explain.
4. What is your overall recommendation?
______ Approve, no changes
______ Approve, pending minimal additions
______ Do not approve
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