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Research Project Rubric

Rubric

Excellent 5 points
Clear, focused objectives well-aligned with the research topic.

Good 4 points
Clear objectives, mostly aligned with the research topic.

Satisfactory 3 points
Objectives somewhat clear but lack focus.

Needs Improvement 2 points
Objectives unclear or poorly aligned with the research topic.

Unsatisfactory 1 point
Objectives missing or completely irrelevant.

Weight 20%

 

Excellent 5 points
Thoroughly explains the research's importance, potential impact, and how it advances the field.

Good 4 points
Explains research importance and potential impact, though missing some nuances.

Satisfactory 3 points
Provides basic justification for the research's significance.

Needs Improvement 2 points
Minimal explanation of significance; lacks compelling rationale.

Unsatisfactory 1 point
No explanation of the research's importance or impact.

Weight 15%

 

Excellent 5 points
Presents a well-detailed and realistic plan with achievable goals, timeline, and methodology.

Good 4 points
Presents a realistic plan with minor gaps in details, timeline, or methodology.

Satisfactory 3 points
Plan presented, but lacks some details or realistic expectations.

Needs Improvement 2 points
Plan is vague, unrealistic, or lacks clear methodology or timeline.

Unsatisfactory 1 point
No clear plan or unrealistic/unachievable goals.

Weight 20%

 

Excellent 5 points
Comprehensive and well-documented budget, fully justified for research activities.

Good 4 points
Detailed budget, mostly justified, but with minor gaps.

Satisfactory 3 points
Basic budget provided, but some expenses are not fully justified.

Needs Improvement 2 points
Budget presented but lacks justification or contains major gaps.

Unsatisfactory 1 point
No clear budget or unjustified expenses.

Weight 15%

 

Excellent 5 points
Responds confidently and thoroughly to all questions, demonstrating deep knowledge of the subject.

Good 4 points
Responds well to most questions, demonstrating solid understanding.

Satisfactory 3 points
Able to answer basic questions but struggles with more complex ones.

Needs Improvement 2 points
Responses to questions are vague or unclear, showing limited understanding.

Unsatisfactory 1 point
Fails to answer questions or provides irrelevant/inaccurate responses.

Weight 10%

 

Excellent 5 points
Demonstrates high innovation, offering creative solutions or a novel approach to the research problem.

Good 4 points
Displays some innovation with a thoughtful approach to the research problem.

Satisfactory 3 points
Approach shows some originality but lacks creativity in solving the research problem.

Needs Improvement 2 points
Minimal innovation; follows conventional approaches without introducing new ideas or solutions.

Unsatisfactory 1 point
Lacks innovation; no new ideas or original solutions presented.

Weight 10%

 

Excellent 5 points
Exceptionally persuasive; the proposal leaves the audience confident in the project's success and value.

Good 4 points
Persuasive, leaving the audience with a strong impression of the project’s potential.

Satisfactory 3 points
Proposal is somewhat persuasive but does not fully convince the audience of the project's value or success.

Needs Improvement 2 points
Proposal is weak, and audience is left with doubts about the project's potential.

Unsatisfactory 1 point
Fails to persuade the audience; proposal raises serious concerns about the project's potential or value.

Weight 10%

 

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