English 202

Research Proposal
Name of Team/ Members: _______________________

Category Criteria for Research Paper Score/ 10

Introduction 1. Provides enough background information about _____ 1
the problem.
2. Includes a thesis statement that clearly reflects _____ 1
the focus of the research paper.

Aim 1. States clearly the aim of the research paper _____ 1

Significance 1. Clearly explains why the topic is important to
investigate (Why it merits the time and effort _____ 1
spent)
Context 1. Specifies/ describes the context of the study. _____ 1

2. Justifies the selection of the context. _____ 1

Research 1. The research questions and sub-questions are _____ 2

Questions pertinent and accurate.
Methodology 1. Describes the participants (number, gender, _____ 1
socio-economic status, age..)

2. Indicates the tool used to collect data. _____ 1