Introduction
20 points
Exceeds
Expectations
A detailed overview
of the purpose of the
investigation and
why the research
question is of
interest should is
clearly described.
Needs
Improvement
There is a sentence
or two indicating the
purpose of the
investigation and
referencing why the
researched question
is of interest.
Below
Expectations
The purpose of the
investigation is
unclear or missing.
The purpose of the
experiment is stated.
The purpose of the
experiment is
referenced but not
elaborated on.
The purpose of the
experiment is
unclear or missing.
Reference to prior
research is detailed
and in-depth.
Reference to prior
research is sufficient
and accurate.
Reference to prior
research is briefly
mentioned.
Prediction is clear
and accurately
stated. Rational for
prediction is clear
and logically
developed from
previous research.
Prediction is stated
and refers broadly
to the topic at hand.
Rational for the
prediction is
mentioned.
Prediction is stated
but the rational for
the prediction is
inconsistent.
Number and
characteristics of
participants is clear.
Number and
characteristics of
participants is
included.
Either the number or
the characteristics of
the participants lack
definition.
The number and
characteristics of
the participants is
unclear or missing.
Materials are
described.
Materials are largely
mentioned, but not
detailed.
Materials are not
mentioned.
The purpose and
rationale of the
experiment are
clearly stated.
Methods
20 points
Materials are
described
sufficiently.
Research design and
procedures are
detailed and indepth.
Operational
definitions of the
variables are
explained clearly
and logically.
Meets
Expectations
There are several
clear sentences
overviewing the
purpose of the
investigation and
why the research
question is of
interest is
referenced.
Research design and
procedures are clear
and complete.
Operational
definitions of the
variables are
described.
Research design and
procedures are
mentioned, but not
complete.
Operational
definitions of the
variables are
mentioned but lack
description.
Reference to prior
research is not
mentioned.
Prediction and the
rationale behind it is
unclear or missing.
Research design and
procedures are
lacking.
Operational
definitions of the
variables are
insufficient or
missing.