RESEARCH PROPOSAL
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION AND GRADING RUBRIC
DUE DATE : Date of the Final Test
You are required to submit a research proposal on your topic. The proposal is a complete description of the intended research. Through the full proposal, you need to demonstrate convincingly that the study will make a contribution to an international relations issue or problem. Include the following:
- Cover page and title
- literature review (use at least five references)
- Proposed data analysis
- References
- Appendices (e.g. copy of questionnaire, consent forms, etc.)
Grading Rubric
| Assigned points | Earned points | Comments | |
| Introduction: Problem, significance, and purpose of the study are explained. Research questions/objectives/hypotheses are clear/ definitions are provided, etc. | 5 | ||
| Literature review Each key research component is grounded to the literature and is critically evaluated. | 5 | ||
| Attention is given to different perspectives, and opinion vs. evidence. | 3 | ||
| At least five reliable primary and secondary resources are consulted and connected to research purpose. | 2 | ||
| Methodology Adequate description of the research design, its instruments and techniques, and evidence of the validity and reliability are present | 5 | ||
| important limitations are mentioned. | 2 | ||
| Ethical considerations are listed | 2 | ||
| Correct use of a specific citation style and reference list | 2 | ||
| Academic writing style and correct language are used | 2 | ||
| Peer’s feedback | 2 | Based on the criteria you have created for evaluating literature reviews, you are required to evaluate one of your classmates’ proposal in writing. The report should be attached to your submission. | |
| Total | 20 |