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RESEARCH PROPOSAL EVALUATION FORM
Reference No:
Date: Click here to enter a date.
Signature of the reviewer:PARO COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION
Email to: [email protected]
ROYAL
UNIVERSITY
OF
BHUTAN
(you may either give a unique code)
PARO: BHUTAN
Please rate on the scale by circling the most appropriate rating:
1. Unacceptable
SECTION A
Q.no
2. Weak
3.Good
4.Excellent
Introduction of the Proposal
1
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
Ratings
2
3
The introduction provides a clear outline of the overall study.
Research Problem is stated clearly, tersely, and objectively.
Research issue(s) or problem(s) identified are topical and relates to
the problems at the local/national level.
Strong, valid, and convincing justifications that builds a good basis
for the study.
Research objectives are clear and align well with the priorities &
mandate of the College/organization.
Research question(s) are clear (SMART)
Potential for policy formulation to improve educational system
and/or current practices.
SECTION B
Q. no
The literature
Relevant and pertinent discussions linked to the study.
B1
Critical and analytical presentation of ideas that are logical and
B2
convincing.
Uses facts and evidences from the existing literature and personal
B3
opinions to support arguments.
Synthesizes ideas from different sources into one coherent
B4
argument.
Identifies gaps, controversies, and contradictions in the existing
B5
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Ratings
4
B6
B7
literature and provides a personal opinion in relation to the study.
Projects the researcher’s personal voice and perspective strongly
in the discussion.
The quality and nature of discussions indicate the researcher’s
thorough understanding of what is known in the field.
SECTION C
Q. no
The Method
C1
Appropriate choice of research method and design.
Justifies the choice of research approach through a comparative
analysis of the different research approaches and designs.
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
Demonstrates high degree of understanding and knowledge of
research methodology.
Research tools or instruments are relevant and clearly described.
Clearly justifies the choice of research tools and instruments in
comparison to other research tools.
Research tools/instruments are prepared meticulously and
attached as appendix for reference.
Data collection procedures are stated clearly in logical sequence
and structure.
Clear description of the data collection procedures with a timeline
that is realistic and achievable.
Clear explanation of the sampling procedures and the nature and
size of the sampling population is appropriate.
Procedures for analyzing the data are explained clearly step-bystep.
The researcher shows evidence of understanding the procedures
of analyzing the data.
Validity and reliability issues are addressed appropriately.
Clear description of addressing ethical issues with appropriate
measures to deal with risk and safety issues.
Limitation(s), assumption(s), and potential threat(s) of the study
are clearly stated.
Procedures of disseminating the research findings are stated.
Provides a research timeline that is realistic and achievable (e.g.,
research has worked out a daily or weekly time commitment
schedule for the research proposed).
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Ratings
SECTION D
Q. no
General
The overall presentation of the proposal is well organized and well
D1
structured with proper title page, table of contents, section
headings, etc.
Exhibition of good writing skills in terms of the flow of ideas,
sentences, paragraphs, grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation,
D2
choice of words, smooth transition from one section to another,
etc.
Page layout in terms of margin, font size, line spacing, page
D3
number, etc.
Good evidence of the use of relevant literature resources that are
D4
current and have a strong bearing on the research in hand.
All in-text citations and end referencing are used correctly
D5
according to the APA style.
The research proposal on the whole presents a “professional”
D6
appearance.
SECTION E
Q. No
E2
Budgeting
Proposed budget estimation is justified.
Budget preparation is done in line with the financial regulations of
the College/RUB.
E3
Source of funding is reliable.
E1
OVER ALL RECOMMENDATION
Using the above ratings this proposal should:
Ratings
Ratings
(check box)
a) Accept as is, all ratings are 3 or better
b) Accept Subject to identified limited revisions
c) Resubmit following substantial revision
d) Reject
Comment for authors (Please be constructive in your feedback. Use additional sheet if
required):
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