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East Carolina University Department of Psychology Thesis Scoring Rubric
Introduction Provides background information and summarizes major work in the area Establishes compelling statement of the problem Research questions clearly stated and emerge naturally from problem statement The research problem is significant and will contribute practical or theoretical knowledge Important terms used in the study adequately defined Assumptions and limitations of the study clearly stated
Review of the Literature Uses primary sources Identifies key people and ideas in area selected Literature review addresses problem area and research questions
Method Sample fully described Methodology is sound and research design and procedure clearly stated Instrumentation and equipment fully described Statistics are appropriate for problem
Results Results of the statistical analysis presented in a clear and understandable form Tables used to summarize data
Discussion Clear statement of whether the hypotheses were supported or rejected Conclusions integrate previous literature and major alternative points of view Draws warranted and judicious conclusions that are substantiated by the evidence Conclusions clearly explain results Generalizations confined to the population from which the sample was selected Describes implications for the profession Describes implications for future research
Other Sections Abstract concise and descriptive Reference list complete and all references cited in body of project report Instrument included in appendix Informed consent form and IRB approval included appendix
Style Adheres to APA Style and follows Graduate School format Logically organized and clearly written The tone is impartial and scientific Thesis Scoring Summary
Student: Date of Defense: Semester/Year: Rater:
1. Introduction
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
2. Review of Literature
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
3. Methodology
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
4. Results
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
5. Discussion
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
6. Other sections
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
7. Style
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
8. Overall Rating (0-4 below std; 5-7 at std; 8-10 above std).
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Scoring for items 1-7: 10 = Clear and consistent evidence that section meets standards 5 = Clear evidence that section meets standards 0 = Inconsistent or absent evidence that section meets standards