Title

• Title is clearly and concisely stated 
• Title is well-related to proposed research

Introduction and Problem

• Introduction is appropriate and clear
• Problem is clearly stated
• Sub-problems are clearly presented and contribute to the solution of the problems
• Sub-problems are sufficient in number to solve the problem
• Assumptions are clear
• Limitations/delimitations are stated
• Important terms are defined
• Significance/need for the study is established
• Theoretical rationale for hypotheses is evident
• Hypotheses are clearly stated and relationship of variables is indicated

Review of Literature

• Coverage of the literature is adequate
• Review of the literature is well organized
• Studies are examined critically
• Source of important findings is noted
• Relationship of the problem to previous research is made clear
• Preliminary bibliography is adequate

Research Design

• Research design is described fully
• Research design is appropriate to solution of the problem
• Research design is free of specific weaknesses
• Population and sample are described
• Method of sampling is appropriate

Data Collection

• Data gathering methods or procedures are described
• Data gathering methods or procedures are appropriate to the solution of the problem
• Data gathering methods or procedures are used correctly
• Validity and reliability of data gathering procedures are established

Data Analysis

• Hypothesis (or problem) is re-stated and related to statistical plan
• Statistical procedures are appropriate for problem solution

Form, Style, Suitability

• Proposal is logically organized
• Writing is clear and follows scholarly form
• Proposal is suitable for degree

Qualifications of Candidate

• Candidate has requisite academic and work experience to carry out the proposed study