MG321 Project Marking Rubric 2020

RSD* Project Requirements Marking Criteria Marks

Facets Elements 1: Poor quality Received
5: Excellent quality
Embark & 1. Executive Good summary of overall project. Key points covered (such as
Clarify Summary purpose of research, methods of data collection and analysis, Poor ---------------------------- Excellent /5
main findings, and recommendations). 1 2 3 4 5
2. Introduction Succinct and relevant discussion about the topic.
Poor ---------------------------- Excellent / 10
1 2 3 4 5

Find & 3. Literature Review Excellent engagement with research problem / topic. Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
Generate Discussions are directly linked to research topic/question. 1 2 3 4 5 / 15
Extensive independent research using academic and non-
academic sources.
4. Research Clear and succinct discussions about research questions, data Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
methodology collection techniques, research participants and sample size, 1 2 3 4 5 / 10
and limitations of research.
Evaluate & 5. Results /findings Clear discussions about what was discovered or observed in Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
Reflect this research. Major findings are clearly explained and 1 2 3 4 5 / 15
reinforced through use of statistics, graphs, charts, tables, etc.
Discussions have been well-structured using sub-headings.
Analyze & 6. Discussion Concise discussions that link research findings with Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
Synthesize theoretical concepts & principles. Critical approach is used to 1 2 3 4 5 / 10
analyze research findings.
7. Conclusion & Concise discussions of major findings and implications from Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
Recommendation the study. Recommendations for future improvements 1 2 3 4 5 / 10
provided.
Writing Style
Organize & Presentation Proper format and structure has been adopted. Information Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
manage has been organized appropriately and explained in detail. 1 2 3 4 5 /5
Writing flows and engages.
Paragraphing Clear and coherent paragraphing used. Links between Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
sections are clear and logical. 1 2 3 4 5 /5
References Correct and complete citations and a proper reference list Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
have been provided. All works cited are from credible 1 2 3 4 5 /5
sources.
Communicate Grammar Correct grammar and spelling. Word usage is correct. Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
& Apply 1 2 3 4 5 /5
Accurate Writing Coherent structure and formal writing style used. Clear and Poor ---------------------------- Excellent
Conventions concise sentences have been developed. 1 2 3 4 5 /5
/ 100
TOTAL
*RSD refers to Research Skills Development.