CRITERIA FOR RESEARCH DEFENSE

CRITERIA INDICATORS RATING RATING

TOPIC  Researchable topic; leads to new knowledge All 3 Only 2 Only 1
 Feasible and efficient in terms of time and resources indicators are indicators are indicator is
 States or explains clearly causes or events leading to excellent excellent excellent
problem
15 points 10 points 5 points
CONTENT  Includes logical underlying assumptions necessary to All 6 Only 4 Only 2
complete the research indicators are indicators are indicators are
 Defines important terms excellent excellent excellent
 Includes enough limitations to permit exhaustive
investigation
 Discusses appropriate research methods; fully describes
their use and application to the topic
 Identifies appropriate research tools
 Completely describes procedures for obtaining data 25 points 18 points 10 points
FORMAT  Closely follows general outline All 3 Only 2 Only 1
 Title page is descriptive of the topic indicators are indicators are indicator is
 Follows guidelines for paper size, margins, page numbers, excellent excellent excellent
heading, figure and table caption
15 points 10 points 5 points
WRITING  Includes complete sentence All 4 Only 3 Only 2
 Correct usage of grammar indicators are indicators are indicators are
 Uses active voice, engaging and easy to read excellent excellent excellent
 Use precise language
 Observes correct spelling
20 points 15 points 10 points
DELIVERY  The oral presentation is clear and logical All 3 Only 2 Only 1
 Presenters show mastery of their topic indicators are indicators are indicator is
 Generally, the presenters arouse the interest of the excellent excellent excellent
audience
15 points 10 points 5 points
VISUAL  Uses quality material that demonstrate acceptable level of All 3 Only 2 Only 1
MATERIALS effort in presentation indicators are indicators are indicator is
 Material is clear, neat and free from erasures, inappropriate excellent excellent excellent
or distracting graphics
 Ideas presented are clear and concise 10 points 8 points 5 points