Education 690:

Criteria and qualities	Poor	Good	Excellent	Point Value
Preliminary Pages: Title page	The author has either omitted, or done cursory work, on the title page.	The title page identifies the author and name of the report.	The title page identifies a succinct title (with variables), author, class, and institution.	Up to 5 points
Preliminary Pages: Abstract	The abstract is either omitted, or lends little information about the study.	The abstract contains general information on the research, but misses important literature, variables, or purpose of the study.	The abstract is between 100 and 150 words. It describes the problem, subjects, instruments, design, and procedures.	Up to 5 points
Introduction: Statement of the problem	Neither implicit nor explicit reference is made to the topic that is to be examined.	Readers are aware of the overall problem, challenge, or topic that is to be examined.	A brief background of the problem, and its significance, is addressed.	Up to 10 points
Introduction: Review of Literature	The review of literature appears fragmented and of little importance to the problem identified.	Relevant studies and reports are identified, but there is a lack of coherence in the description.	An analysis of the relationships and differences among related studies and report are shown. The section concludes with a brief summary.	Up to 20 points
Introduction: Hypothesis or Research Question	The hypothesis or research question is either omitted or of limited value. There is no apparent relationship between the review of literature and the hypothesis or question.	The hypothesis or research question is clear, and relates to the review of literature.	The hypothesis or research question is clear and concise. The hypothesis states the expected relationship between variables. The question poses relevant ideas to examine in a study.	Up to 5 points
Methodology: Subjects	It is not obvious who will serve as the subjects for the study, or the population they represent.	Information on the subjects is present, but the number, how they will be selected, or the population they represent is unclear.	The number of subjects, how they will be selected, and what population they represent are identified. Population characteristics are identified.	Up to 5 points
Methodology: Instruments and Materials	There is no mention of an instrument or materials.	Usable instruments or materials are identified, but information as to their worth may not be contained in the report.	All instruments to be used are clearly identified and justified. Reliability and validity measures are discussed.	Up to 10 points
Methodology: Design	A discussion of the research design is either omitted or very limited.	The research design is described, but the validity or justification of the design choice is not addressed.	The research design is clearly detailed and justified. Sources of invalidity are identified and addressed.	Up to 10 points
Methodology: Procedures	Procedures, if provided, are too limited to allow another researcher to replicate the study.	The procedures section does a fair job in explaining how the sample will be selected, how the design will be implemented, and by whom and by what methods the data will be gathered.	The procedures are clear and presented in chronological order. If another researcher wanted to replicate the study, enough information is provided to follow each step.	Up to 10 points
Clarity	It is hard to know what the writer is trying to express. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, and improper punctuation are evident.	Writing is generally clear, but unnecessary words are used. Meaning is sometimes hidden. Paragraph or sentence structure may be repetitive.	Writing is crisp, clear, and succinct. The writer incorporates the active voice when appropriate.	Up to 10 points
Timeliness	Material was submitted more than three days late.	Material was submitted up to three days late.	Material is submitted on time.	Up to 10 points