Research Proposal Rubric
Criteria
Less Than Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Greater than Satisfactory
Abstract
10
Abstract unclear summary of proposed research, missing several elements of a complete abstract.
15
Clear, concise summary of proposed research. Missing one element of a complete abstract.
20
Clear, concise summary of the proposed research. One to two paragraphs. Includes purpose, background, problem, and rationale for proposed research
Introduction
24
Missing many elements or vague descriptions of the Introduction including problem statement, purpose, background or question/hypothesis.
32
Difficulty with only one aspect of the introduction.
Statement of problem vague and unclear.
OR
Purpose is not clear or relevant to topic.
OR
Background is not detailed and does not discuss significance to nursing.
OR
PICO question or hypothesis is unclear or vague.
40
Clear Statement of problem included. Discussed purpose or aims of research with detail. Describes background of narrowed topic of interest and significance to nursing research.
PICO question or hypothesis described appropriately.
Literature Review
30
Description of several elements that are too broad or missing including the mandated research articles, relevance, contribution, gaps in the literature, or model guiding research proposal.
40
Has less than 6 scholarly, current, relevant research articles in literature review.
OR
All research articles are not relevant to topic.
OR
Does not discuss the contribution of this proposal to the body of knowledge.
OR
Does not discuss the gap in the literature.
OR
No discussion of model or framework
50
Includes at least 6 scholarly, current, research articles supporting PICO question. All research articles are relevant to topic. Description of how this proposal will contribute to the body of knowledge. Pertinent findings discussed in literature review. Detailed discussion regarding the gap in the literature that this proposal focuses on.
Explanation of model or framework used to guide this study
Methodology
30
Missing or vague description of several areas of methodology. Including sample, size, inclusion and exclusion criteria, variables, procedure, instruments, reliability or validity, data collection and analysis.
40
Missing or vague description of one to two areas of methodology. Including sample, size, inclusion and exclusion criteria, variables, procedure, instruments, reliability or validity, data collection and analysis.
50
Description of proposed sample population including participants, inclusion and exclusion criteria, sample size, independent and dependent variables.
Thorough description of the procedure, any instruments or questionnaires, and their reliability and validity. How will data be collected and analyzed. Discuss ethical considerations or IRB proposal with rationale.
Implications for Practice
15
Implications for practice or future research are not relevant to topic or population
20
Vague, broad discussion of implications for practice or future research.
25
Clear implications for practice or future research
Limitations
15
Missing many limitations in proposed study
20
Missing one or two limitations in proposed study
25
Clearly articulated limitations in proposed study
Conclusion
6
Conclusion is not clear and organized. No connection noted to topic of study
8
Conclusion vague to unconnected to topic of study.
10
Conclusion clear and organized. Connects introduction, literature review and methodology.
APA citations, referencing and paper set up
10
Many APA mistakes
15
One or two mistakes in APA citations, references or paper
20
Correct APA citations, references and paper set up
Organization, writing style, grammar, spelling
6
Writing style disorganized with many spelling and grammar mistakes
8
Writing style organized, appropriate to research proposal with one to two spelling or grammar mistakes
10
Writing style organized, appropriate to research proposal. No spelling or grammar mistakes
Total Points
250
INSTRUCTIONS/GUIDELINES REQUESTED:
Use the following rubric (attached above) to make sure all criteria have been met.
Refer to attached PowerPoint (file name: Research proposal development PowerPoint) for a more detailed breakdown of what each part should include. PowerPoint also includes examples of each section to be included. Please try to match as closely as possible what professor has on example.
Attached you will also find a literature review matrix document, literature matrix PPTx, and a literature review word document with some articles that were used for a related assignment which information can be included in this assignment by pointing out research in each and elaborating on each according to criteria sections to be met. Please use the articles included in the attached documents (file names: 1. JC literature review and 2. JC literature review matrix). Nonetheless, after referencing each of the articles included in these, please feel free to find and add other supporting articles that would support the topic. NOTE: if you decide to find and include any additional articles, make sure they are within 10 years of 2022 and that they are evidence-based, and preferably primary sources.
Please use information in literature review word document (file name: JC literature review) and edit and expand on it accordingly.
USE APA7
Topic to be discussed:
Population–Mental Health patients diagnosed with either a substance use disorder (SUD) or major depressive disorder (MDD)
Intervention–Patient education and/or treatment options available
Comparison–None
Outcome–Decreased symptoms of MDD and/or decrease in substance use
Research question:
In patients that have been diagnosed with depression or a substance abuse disorder, what treatment options or patient education is available to help cope with symptoms and/or to help decrease the risk of developing a dual diagnosis (MDD/SUD)?