evaluation tool for research proposals

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TITLE: ______________________________________________________ Batch No. ____________ ______________________________________________________ For responses, please mark the boxes with x. YES NO Comments I. The Preliminaries (10 points) a. Title identifies the subject. b. Title reflects the purpose. c. Title indicates the variables. d. Correctly formatted (include paging, indenting, margins, font styles & size). e. Accurately reflects the content of paper. II. Chapter 1. The PROBLEM (20 points) a. The intro begins with an interesting "hook", citing relevant literatures. b. Presents the opposing viewpoints as well as congruent ideas. c. The rationale and purposes of the study is clearly stated. d. Develops ideas with coherence and are presented in a logical order. e. Research is pertinent, a challenge, a new idea. f. Topic explains the significance in a global, national and local scenario. g. Problem addresses the needs of the health care delivery system in general. h. Problem is highly relevant in the field of nursing. i. Terms which has bearing to the study are defined operationally. j. Relates relevant, classical and updated theories to variables of the study. III. Chapter 2. REVIEW OF LITERATURES (24 points) a. Provided an introductory statement to explain how the review is presented. b. Literatures provided ideas about the way past research efforts related to variables have addressed. c. Literature review is concise yet comprehensive. d The review flow logically and all sources are relevant to the study topic. e Sources are critically appraised, both classic and current sources were included. f Sentences were paraphrased and direct quotes are used. To request for a copy email: [email protected] EVALUATION TOOL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSAL Total points possible = 90 Points Awarded

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Page 1: Evaluation tool for research proposals

TITLE: ______________________________________________________ Batch No. ____________

______________________________________________________

For responses, please mark the boxes with x.

YES NO Comments

I. The Preliminaries (10 points)

a. Title identifies the subject. b. Title reflects the purpose. c. Title indicates the variables. d. Correctly formatted (include paging, indenting, margins, font styles & size). e. Accurately reflects the content of paper.

II. Chapter 1. The PROBLEM (20 points)

a. The intro begins with an interesting "hook", citing relevant literatures.b. Presents the opposing viewpoints as well

as congruent ideas.c. The rationale and purposes of the study is clearly stated.d. Develops ideas with coherence and are

presented in a logical order.e. Research is pertinent, a challenge, a new idea.f. Topic explains the significance in a global, national and local scenario.g. Problem addresses the needs of the health care delivery system in general.h. Problem is highly relevant in the field of nursing.

i. Terms which has bearing to the study are defined operationally. j. Relates relevant, classical and updated theories to variables of the study.

III. Chapter 2. REVIEW OF LITERATURES (24 points)

a. Provided an introductory statement to explain how the review is presented.

b. Literatures provided ideas about the waypast research efforts related to variables have addressed.

c. Literature review is concise yet comprehensive. d The review flow logically and all sources are relevant to the study topic. e Sources are critically appraised, both classic and current sources were included. f Sentences were paraphrased and direct quotes are used.

To request for a copy email: [email protected]

EVALUATION TOOL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALTotal points possible = 90 Points Awarded

Page 2: Evaluation tool for research proposals

YES NO Comments

g. Both supporting and opposing theories are presented.

h. A minimum of twenty (20) different sources are used in the literature review. i. Applied the APA style in the citation of author and sources. j. Minimum of fifteen (15) different scholarly sources are included as references, excluding books. k. Literatures are free from syntax errors, awkward sentences, wrong spelling and clerical errors. l. Narrative format/present tense, appropriate pronouns and smooth transition of one paragraph to another paragraph is employed.

IV. Chapter 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (20 points)

a. Research design and sampling technique was named. b. Research design is appropriate to test or answer the research questions. c. Target population and their accessibility was Identified. d. The research instruments are valid and reliable. e. Sampling technique selected is appropriate. f. Demographic characteristics of subjects were clearly elaborated. g. The data collection and recording procedures were fully presented. h. The duration of the study was clearly determined. i. Statistical Analysis to be employed is consistent with the purpose of the study. j. The researchers identified and discussed how biases, threats and other external variables be controlled.

V. Arguments, Mechanics and Over-all Presentation (16 points) a. The research paper is generally written in clear and concise; the ideas and concepts were arranged chronologically. b. The paper has been carefully proofread, accurate in spelling, grammar and punctuation. c. The study adheres to nursing code of ethics - such as subjects’ Right to Anonymity and Confiden- tiality, Rights of vulnerable subjects and others. d. The researchers showed mastery to the topic presented. e. The researchers manifested teamwork and

cooperation, readiness and punctuality.f. Researchers were able to demonstrate intellectual

honesty and enthusiasm for the topic discussed.g. Researchers used appropriately and effectively

all materials &visual aids during the presentation. h. Researchers established proper eye contact during presentation. i. Researchers were able to emphasize the desire and motives to contribute in the university studies and in the field of nursing.

Rated by: __________________________ TOTAL:(Name and Signature)

To request for a copy email: [email protected]