Candidacy Research Proposal Scoring Form
Student Name: ________________________________
Initial CRP Defense Date: ________
Instructions: The student will print out a copy of this form and bring it to their defense. The major professor must complete this form
and submit it to the main office for the student to receive credit for CHEM 603. Committee members may complete separate scoring
sheets, but scores must be compiled on one CRP scoring form. Only the initial CRP defense will be scored (not remediation).
Scoring scale: All categories will be graded on the following scale. Scores may be provided at half point
intervals.
UN
1
2
3
4
Unable to judge
Significantly below
Somewhat below
Meets expectations
Outstanding
expectations
expectations
Grading categories, explanations and score sheet
Out of
Criteria:
Major Professor
In‐division
Out of division
department
1. Understanding and
Application of Chemistry
concepts
(Understanding of both
fundamental chemistry concepts
and project‐specific information;
knowledge of relevant
background literature)
2. Professionalism and Clarity of
Written Document
(Clarity of project background,
goals and future proposed
studies; Conformity with
proposal format and
requirements; Writing quality)
3. Professionalism and Clarity of
the Oral Presentation
(Clarity of the information
presented; Quality of slides;
Speaking skills; Interaction with
audience)
4. Quality and Extent of
Research Results
(Productivity of the student in
the laboratory, Ability to
present, interpret and explain
results)
5. Originality of Research Ideas
(Novelty of the research project,
Student’s intellectual
contribution to the project,
understanding of how the
project fits into a broader
context)