Guidelines Used in Evaluating Research Paper

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Clarity of Presentation (20 points)

Includes clarity, sequencing and coherence of arguments

Quality of Paper Organization (15 points)

Includes use of subtitles, illustrations, graphs and charts

Quality of Research and Accuracy

Includes:
• Completeness of search for references, and Acceptable number of
references
• Includes Appropriateness and Soundness of Methodology
• References are of acceptable quality (e.g., peer review)
• Bibliography lists the cited references in the correct sequence

Significance and Originality of Ideas

Includes topic, references chosen and personal opinions (applied to graduate
papers)

Quality of Concepts and Contribution to Field

Includes evaluation of analysis, its originality and relation to business issues
(applied to graduate papers)

Others
• Format
o Title Page Style
o Table of Contents
o Table of Illustrations, Graphs and Charts
o Running Headers
o Length of Paper
o Appendices
• Spelling / Grammar