Research and UBRDC- Version Version

Development Center UR Doc Number: Date:

No. 02 03 02.19.2019
MANUSCRIPT RATING Effectivity Date:
SHEET FOR PROPOSAL 08-01-15 SCORE:_______
DEFENSE
Title of Study:
(EXPERIMENTAL)

REMINDERS:
1. This rating sheet should be attached to the manuscript given to the panel members before the
defense to give the panel members sufficient time to evaluate the manuscript. It should be
submitted to the research teacher on the day of the defense. For purposes of transparency, the
students may be issued a copy of the rating sheet upon request.
2. The number of points deducted considered the weight of the specific part. The number of items in
some parts do not necessarily corresponds with the total points in order for the students to still
received some points. Example: Background of the study is 30 points but with 11 indicators. If all the
11 indicators were not observed, the students will still receive 8 points (30-22). The 8 points will
compensate for their “effort, time, expenses…”
3. Other observations not captured in the indicators should be written in the “Comments” Column.

FORMAT (30 points) SCORE COMMENTS

1. General appearance of the manuscript (10)

- Times New Roman Font 12
- 1.5 spacing
- Justified both sides
- Margin: 1.5” left side, 1” right side, 1” top, 1” bottom
- Main Section Headings: Each main section of the paper begins with
a heading which is capitalized, emboldened, left justified, and
double spaced from the lines above and below. Subheadings are _____
capitalized (first letter in each word), left justified, and bold italics.
- In-text citation: Author-date system
- Pagination: Top of page, right side
- the title is typed in an inverted pyramid format, capital letters, bold
*Instruction: Deduct 1 point for every item not observed
2. Sentence, Structure, Grammar, Mechanics and Spelling (20)
-sentences and paragraphs are easy to understand
-effective transition of paragraphs is observed
-ideas in the manuscript flow logically
-main thesis is well articulated in the paper
-the manuscript is free from serious errors in punctuation _____
-the manuscript is free from serious errors in spelling
-correct tenses of verbs are used
-citation style is correctly used
-the vocabulary of the discipline/topic studied is reflected in the
manuscript
-correct usage of words is observed throughout
*Instruction: Deduct 2 points for every item not observed
SCORE

CONTENT(70 points)

3. Background of the study (30 points)

-global scenario is adequately discussed
-national scenario is adequately discussed
-local scenario is adequately discussed
-sufficient data/figures/information are presented to support the
scenarios surrounding the study
 Research and UBRDC- Version Version
Development Center UR Doc Number: Date:
No. 02 03 02.19.2019
MANUSCRIPT RATING Effectivity Date:
SHEET FOR PROPOSAL 08-01-15 SCORE:_______
DEFENSE
Title of Study:
(EXPERIMENTAL)

-data/figures/information presented are recent(at almost 7 years back) _____

-adequate research findings are presented to support the need to
conduct the study
-the significance of the study is clearly established
-the specific problems/objectives are well-stated
-the specific problems/objectives reflect the main objective of the
study
**Deduct 2 points for every item not observed
4. Method and Materials (30 points)
-the research design is appropriate
-the scope and delimitations of the study are clearly defined
-the locale of the study is clearly identified and described
-the characteristics of the subjects of the study are clearly described _____
-the sampling design is suitable for the study
-the statistical tools/technique to answer the problems are appropriate
-the proposed data gathering procedures include discussions of ethical
considerations
-the proposed data gathering procedures are discussed in an in-depth
manner
-the materials to be used are appropriate
-there is an adequate discussion of how the materials will be used in
the study
-choice of materials consider safety, cost-effectiveness, availability, and
accessibility
**Deduct 2 points for every item not observed
5. References (10 points)
-the references follow the institutional format adopted
-the references are adequate ______
-the references are recent (at most 7 years back)
-the reference materials are varied/diverse
** deduct 1 point for every item not observed
SCORE

_______________________________________ ______________
(Signature over printed name of panel member) (Date)