Thesis Proposal Grading Form - Department of Kinesiology - Boise ...

Critical Thinking: points as indicated ( ) for each YES Total points: /24
Yes No
Demonstrates knowledge of research topic (4)
Significance of study (importance of problem) adequately addressed (4)
Adequate critical analysis of prior studies (4)
Addresses limitations and delimitations of study design (4)
Answers questions from the audience with good explanations (4)
Exhibits understanding of instrumentation used for the study (4)
Written Document: points as indicated ( ) for each YES Total points: /20
Yes No
Quality of expression is appropriate for academic writing (e.g., structure and
organization of document; clarity of expression; coherent, readable argument
and progression of ideas) (5)
Writing mechanics are sound with very few errors (e.g., sentence structure,
grammar, punctuation, transitions) (5)
Appropriate academic style for discipline (e.g., formatting of references,
tables, etc.) (5)
Appropriate and accurate referencing: citations in the text match those in the
references list; every important point adequately referenced; does not overrely
on a few references; references are reasonably up-to-date; references are
in the appropriate format for the discipline (5)
TOTAL POINTS: /92
Letter grade: A = 83 - 92 pts B = 74 – 82 pts F = < 74 (please circle)
Please note that the letter grade is here to assist you to determine if the student passed or failed.
I DO - DO NOT (please circle) recommend that this thesis proposal be accepted.
(student needs at least 74 points to pass)
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