Literature Review (67 points)
Opening paragraphs (Introduction
Introduces research topic at the beginning of literature review    0 1 2 3 4 5
Provides conceptual definitions of key terms    0 1 2 3 4
Presents statistics    0 1 2 3
brief description of any relevant theories    0 1 2 3 4 5àPuts the problem in theoretical context
Body
Clear indication of why topic is worthy of investigation (including a mention of types of implications the results might have)    0 1 2 3 4 5
Cites earlier work on the problem    0 1 2 3 4 5
Synthesizes what other studies report about the topic    0 1 2 3 4 5
Is a critical literature review    0 1 2 3 4 5
Avoids statements of “facts” and “truths”    0 1 2 3
Points out gaps in the literature    0 1 2 3
Closing paragraph
States what the study will contribute to understanding the problem.    0 1 2 3 4
Statement of the specific research purpose, hypothesis (research question) the research is designed to explore.    0 1 2 3 4 5
General
Follows outline (attach outline) USE HEADINGS FROM OUTLINE    0 1 2 3 4 5
Conforms to the “15-10” rule of thumb (cites a minimum of 15 references, published in the past 10 years). (attach reference page & articles)    0 1 2 3 4 5
Proper use and placement of in-text citations; Cites references using APA style, e.g. (James, 2004)    0 1 2 3 4 5

Research Purpose/Specific Aims & Objectives (12 points)
Provides a clear indication of overall goal of the proposed research (Connected to Literature Review)    0 1 2 3 4 5
Refers to observable behaviors    0 1 2
Is sufficiently specific to guide the planning & conducting of the research    0 1 2 3 4 5