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8- Does the proposal include a Works Cited page/ Bibliography? Does it

follow the standard disciplinary citation rules (APA/ MLA, etc.)? Is the

list consistent with the works cited in the study itself?

9- Does the study purport to advance or extend disciplinary and / or

interdisciplinary knowledge in the field? How original is it?

II) Scope of the Project:

1- Does the problem section set limits to the problem?

2- Does the proposal address in clear disciplinary or interdisciplinary

terms the shape of the entire project?

3- Does the proposal clearly describe the plan of activities, including

steps and time required to accomplish the objectives and/or

methodology?

III) Significance and Value:

1- Is the basic and applied significance of the project clearly explained?

2- Does the proposal bring professional recognition to the university or

enrich classroom teaching or have a significant impact on the

curriculum?

3- Does it extend the applicant’s expertise?

4- Does it have a potential for publication (see below) and/ or

presentation at a conference? Has the author clearly stated how the

results will be disseminated?

IV) Background and Qualifications:

1- Does the applicant have the necessary credentials and track record for

undertaking the project?

2- Is the proposed research clearly grounded in the applicant’s prior

research on the topic?

3- Is there a clear idea of how will the project advance the applicant’s

research agenda?

4- Was there a description of the objectives and results from previous

grants, if any, given in the application?

V) Feasibility:

1- How likely is it for the applicant to complete the project in suggested

time?

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