COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Rubric for Research Study

A. Rubric for Oral Defense

Criteria Excellent Highly Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

(9-10) Satisfactory (3-5) (0-2)
(6-8)
Organization Speaker/s highly Presentation follows Speaker/s Speaker/s
organized, easy to logical sequence adequately disorganized;
follow, smooth organized jumped topics
transitions
Delivery Speech was Most of the time, Some parts of the Paper was read or
smooth, clear and the presentation presentation was seemed
articulate with voice went smoothly with delivered well, other memorized. Speech
projection. Pacing minor glitches in parts were not. was too fast/too
was good. There delivery Attempts were slow/too soft. No
was eye contact. made to adjust eye contact.
Delivery was poised pace of delivery. Delivery stiff and
unsure
Content (PPT) A general audience Presentation was Content was Presentation was
could understand sufficient and most adequate. There not apt to topic nor
the presentation. of the content was were attempts to audience.
Key terms were appropriate provide background Background
defined and information information and/or
background assumptions were
information lacking
provided
Response to Group was able to Group was able to Some questions Misunderstands
Questions answer questions answer most of the misunderstood and questions; cannot
well and with questions well inadequately answer convincingly
reference to own although there were answered. Group with a lot of
work. Knowledge of times when group was easily rattled fumbling about.
subject matter was was not too but managed to sail
evident. confident about the through
subject matter
Total Points (40
points)
B. Rubric for Written Paper
Evaluation Items and Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Exceeds Meets Nearly Does not Not
Standard Standard Meets Meet Presented
Standard Standard

I. INTRODUCTION

Rationale
 Presented adequate and relevant background
on what is known on the topic, existing gaps,
and importance of bridging the gaps

 Cited adequate, relevant literature properly to

support the information presented
Theoretical/ Conceptual Framework
 Associated/Connected the salient points of the
chosen theory/conceptual framework to the
variables or domains of the study
Statement of the Problem & Hypothesis
 Presented relevant and appropriate specific
questions
 Stated clear null hypothesis as necessary
(Note: not included for qualitative study and
quantitative study with no inferential
questions)
Significance of the Study
 Presented the contribution(s) to and impact of
the study, who benefits from the research
findings and how
Scope & Limitation
 Described the extent of the study and the
perceived weaknesses which are beyond the
control of the researcher/ constraints of the
study
Definition of Terms
 Defined relevant terms (operational definition if
necessary)

II. METHODOLOGY

Research Design & Environment

 Chose the most appropriate design and
explain why the design has been chosen
 Explained study setting and the agency,
facility or community selected has the
potential to generate the type and size of
sample required for the study
Research Participants
 Provided information on the number and
type of study participants, as a way of
clarifying to whom the study findings apply
and shedding light on the generalizability of
the findings as well as any possible
limitations
 Included inclusion criteria and recruitment
procedure
Sampling Technique
 Defined the population, described the
characteristics of the elements from
 which the sample will be drawn, explained
the sampling technique
Instrumentation/Material & Equipment
 For quantitative studies, described the
instrument thoroughly and explained how it
will be tested for validity and reliability
 For qualitative studies, presented guide or
probing questions to support the central
question
Data Collection/Gathering Procedure
 Clarified what data are to be collected and
the process for collecting the data; method
of recording data; data security like strategy
on data storage
Data Management and Analysis (for Qualitative
Study)
 Presented clearly how data processing will
be done
Statistical Treatment/Data Analysis Plan (For
Quantitative Study)
 Identified the appropriate statistical
treatment and analysis techniques that will
be used
Ethical Considerations
 Included how to protect the rights of the
participants and the rights of the agency
where the study is to be conducted as well
as the risks and potential benefits
References
 Observed correctly the APA 7th edition
 Presented professionally legitimate and
current sources to support claims
III. Originality/Overall Quality of writing and
presentation
 How novel is the work that is being
presented in the thesis document? Were
any breakthroughs made that will influence
the direction of research, education, and/or
outreach at a large scale? Is the writing
free or almost free of errors?

Total ( 90 points)

Grading system

Written study = 40 points

Oral presentation = 90 points
Total= 130 points
 Grading Table
Group/Title Manuscript Oral Total
(40 points) Defense Score
(90 points) (130
points)
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Philippines

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