Rubric for my research proposals. (no figures)
1. Introduction
Why is this topic important?
2. literature review
Scientific background & Literature review
3. Objectives
Research Question:
Clear definition of research question.
Research question is
answerable
Objectives
Identify Hypotheses
to be tested – and testable
Probable Limitations
4. Methods:
Clear explanation of goals
Clear presentation of methods
Literature citations for basis of methods
Feasibility
Reasonable scope –
can be completed in time available.
Availability of
research infrastructure
5. Preliminary Results
(if there are any yet)
6. Anticipated Significance of research question and
results
6.1 Environmental
significance
How does it show
that the issue is important?
Can include policy
implications
6.2 Scientific
significance
What does this
contribute to the scientific discipline?
Implementation
(especially methodology/engineering projects)
Key processes, etc.
References