13Th Young Economists Convention Outstanding Research Paper Competition Criteria Technicals Total score (100) is the summation

n of the main components for grading. Each main component shall have their own differing and appropriate weights. Main components consist of a score solved from the grading subcriteria. Components and subcriteria will have their own appropriate weight in grading. Each subcriterion shall be given a grade from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Criteria
Quality of Research Output
Is it relevant to current issues surrounding the convention theme? Does it take from previous research and clearly outline agenda for future research? Does it present relevant, useful, and practical implications and information? Does the paper analyze rather than merely describe? 15 20 35 30

Percentage(s)
30

Consistency of Research Objective with the Framework and Methodology

Do the researchers present a clear and rational framework? Does such a framework explain the phenomena or pursue the research objectives? Does the method appropriately and accurately test the framework? 30 30 40

25

Quality of Writing
Are the sources used well and cited properly? Does the paper make statements grounded on facts as opposed to personal opinion? Does the paper possess coherence and adherence to grammatical rules? Is the significance of the paper clearly outlined in the paper? 30 30 15 25

20

Overall Assessment and Organization

Do the researchers present their objectives, arguments, framework, methodology, and results in a clear and logical manner? Is the reader able to follow the thought process and see how the researchers arrived at their conclusions from the evidence? 60 40

15

Question & Answer (to be done during Convention)

Were the question(s) answered completely and comprehensively? Are the members of the group familiar and have relative mastery of their paper and subject matter? 70 30

10 100

TOTAL