RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEFENSE CHECKLIST

Strand/Section: _______________________ A.Y._________________

Title of the Study: _______________________________________________

Researchers: ____________________________________________________________

Directions: Analyze the research output based on the following criteria below. Check the
appropriate column (5 as the highest and 1 as the lowest) indicating your evaluation.
5-Excellent (well-organized, research aim is clear and well identified, no errors found,
presented with full knowledge and confidence) ; 4-Very Good (organized, aim is clear, with
minimal errors, presented with knowledge and confidence); 3-Good (somewhat
organized, aim is identified, with some errors, some group members are shy and have no
idea about the study); 2-Fair (Not organized, full of errors, research aim is identified but
not well elaborated, only the leader knows well about the study); 1-Poor (not organized,
full of errors, research aim is unclear, none of the members has enough knowledge and
understanding on their study presented)
RESEARCH CHAPTER 1
INDICATORS 5 4 3 2 1
The introduction consists of an adequate introductory discussion of
the problem.
The researchers provide clearly appropriate evidence to support
position on why the certain topic or issue needs to be addressed.
The factors that led to the problem are well-discussed in the
background of the study.
The gap of knowledge of the study is clearly and specifically stated to
convince the readers of the need to conduct such study.
The aims/ purposes or objectives were thoroughly presented in the
Statement of the Problem.
The key words and key variables are operationally defined in the
definition of terms.
The study’s proposed contribution is well elaborated in the
Significance of the Study.
The researchers effectively and insightfully develop a set of testable,
supportable, and impactful study hypotheses.
The manuscript is well written, and ideas are well developed and
explained. Sentences and paragraphs are grammatically correct.
Uses subheadings appropriately.
The researchers provide relevant studies that could back up to their
claims in the certain problem or issue.
Score: ___________
RESEARCH CHAPTER 2
The researchers cited literature and studies that are adequate and
relevant to the research problem.
The researchers included related literature and studies that are
recent (10 or five years ago to present year of the study)
Foreign literature, studies, literature, and local studies are present
and are well indicated.
Synthesis of the reviewed literature and studies is well-organized,
concise (not too long nor too short) and is based on the researchers’
logical analysis of the cited materials.
The sources of the cited literatures and studies are appropriately
acknowledged and or credited.
The in-text citations are properly and clearly presented in the
literature review.
The researchers were able to determine the construct and variable
of their study from the theory presented.
The framework presented conceptualizes the concepts of the theory
appropriately.
The researchers considered objectivity in their related studies
review.
Score: ______________
RESEARCH CHAPTER 3
The research methodology is well-described and is suitable or fitting
to the research problem.
The participants/ respondents of the study are well-described in
terms of the sample profile, criteria, sample size and sampling
technique and or procedure.
The research locale is described in terms of its location, historical
background, purposes, and objectives and or mission and vision of
the instruction or organization.
The procedure and or techniques of gathering data are explained in
complete detail from pre-, during and post data gathering.
The research instrument is presented and discussed in terms of its
validity and reliability (in case of self-made instrument)
The research design and method employed by the researchers are
correct and relevant to the fulfillment of the accurate results of the
study.
The statistical tool selected is appropriate to gather the needed data
and answer the problem of the study.
The manuscript follows the format required in APA style.
Score: _____________
RESEARCH PROPOSAL ORAL PRESENTATION
The presenters accurately answer questions about their study.
The presenters clarify concerns in written document with full
knowledge and confidence.
All the members demonstrate knowledge of the content area.
The presenters exhibit appropriate eye contact, facial expressions,
and gestures.
The PowerPoint presented is clear, readable and follows the format
required with free of mechanical and grammatical errors.
The group showcases obvious teamwork in doing their study.
Score: ______________
TOTAL SCORE: ______________
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
For the manuscript:

For the group:

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Name and Signature/Date