Author(s)
Section
Introduction
Background
3
Introduction defines project objective,
problem statement, or research question
in a clear, coherent way
Statement of how project fits into
framework of existing research is clear
and compelling, and is based on
appropriate scholarly resources
Contains completely accurate
information and explanations of key
Objectives
concepts; all information is directly
related to project thesis
Clearly and concisely describes
Methods
appropriate methods
Literature cited is consistent as well as
Literature Cited appropriate and effective for the project;
there is a plan to disseminate to
and Project
Dissemination appropriate audiences
2
1
Introduction defines project objective,
Introduction does not define project
problem statement, or research question objective, problem statement, or
research question clearly
Statement of how project fits into
Statement of how project fits into
framework of existing research is based framework of existing research is
on appropriate scholarly resources
unclear, not compelling, or not entirely
based on appropriate resources
0
Introduction does not define project
objective, problem statement, or
research question
Statement of how project fits into
framework of existing research is
missing or is based on inappropriate
resources
Contains no significant errors regarding
accuracy of information or explanations
of key concepts; all information related
to project thesis
Describes appropriate methods
Contains a lot of inaccuracies or
incorrect explanations of key
concepts; much information is
unrelated/ unsupportive of thesis
Methodology is not described or is
inappropriate
Literature cited is missing or
completely inappropriate; no mention
of disseminating results
Contains some significant inaccuracies or
incorrect explanations of key concepts;
contains information not directly related
to project thesis.
Methodology is unclear or not entirely
appropriate
Literature cited contains minor mistakes; Literature cited contains some significant
there is a plan to disseminate the results mistakes; dissemination results are not
clear
Letter of support is strong and
Letter of support is good and
demonstrates
strong
commitment
from
demonstrates some commitment from
Letter of Support
the faculty mentor
the faculty mentor
Timeline
Budget
Overall Quality
Letter of support is weak
Total
Score
Project Title
Weight
URSCA EVALUATION RUBRIC
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
0
3
0
2
0
2
0
2
0
Letter of support is missing
Timeline has logical
progression/attainable goals
Timeline is good with minor issues
Timeline has weaknesses
Timeline is unattainable
Budget is reasonable and necessary
Budget has some minor problems but is
generally good
Budget has significant issues which
should be addressed
Budget is unacceptable
Level is consistently appropriate; no
grammar or spelling errors
Level is generally appropriate; some
grammar and/or spelling errors
Portions too elementary; numerous
grammar and/or spelling errors
Level is consistently too elementary;
not college-level work
Comments:
TOTAL
POINTS
0