Student Research Grant Rubric


 

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Unacceptable

Scholarly

Merit

Proposal displays   originality, strong scientific reasoning, superior   understanding of relevant sociological or biological principles, and clearly   states scientific value of study. Proposal displays   originality, sound scientific reasoning, good   understanding of relevant sociological or biological principles, and states   scientific value of study. Proposal displays   originality, some scientific reasoning, basic   understanding of relevant sociological or biological principles, and suggests   scientific value of study. Proposal unoriginal,   lacks adequate scientific reasoning, ignores relevant sociological or   biological principles, or shows no evidence of scientific value.

Complete-

ness

All requested materials   are present and clearly presented. Proposal   contains all information required to make an informed decision All requested materials   are present and clearly presented. Proposal   contains all information required to make an informed decision All requested materials   are present and clearly presented, but leaves us wishing we could ask the   candidate a few questions. Any requested materials   are absent, or unclear.

Feasibility

Project is demonstrably   feasible. Study design shows excellent attention to logistical concerns,   and a clear understanding of what is required for success. Project appears feasible. Study   design shows consideration of logistical concerns, and addresses what is   required for success. Project is probably   feasible. Study design may require more future attention to logistical   concerns. Proposal is unrealistic.

Need

Applicant clearly states   the impact that the award will have upon research goals. Award will enable   study. Applicant states the   impact that the award will have upon research goals. Award will enhance   study. Applicant states the   impact that the award will have upon research goals. Award may enhance study. Applicant fails to state   why award is needed.