FORM B: Evaluation of Capstone Research Paper
Name of Student: ___________________________________________
Paper Title: ________________________________________________________________________
READER:
Please return this form and the synthesis paper to the student.
Unable to
Does not meet
Satisfactorily meets Schoarly standards
Discern or
scholarly
scholarly
achieved with
not applicable
standards
standards
excellence
CONTENT and STYLE
1. Ability to integrate historical and philosophical
knowledge in a chosen area of interest
2. Use of the English language:
grammar, diction, style, etc.
3. Use of proper footnote/endnote or
other documentation procedures.
4. Professional appearance of work.
USE OF RESOURCES
4. Ability to perform research in the
field of concentration.
5. Ability to employ primary sources.
6. Ability to employ secondary or critical sources.
7. Familiarity with pertinent current journals.
8. Familiarity with library resources in the field of
concentration.
PRESENTATION/ ANALYSIS
9. Ability to conceptualize and define a topic.
10. Ability to state differing positions and
arguments clearly, fairly and evenhandedly.
11. Skill at organization and focused presentation.
12. Potential for future achievement in scholarly
research and writing.
13. Integration of historical and philosophical
knowledge
(Please provide additional comments as needed on the reverse or on a separate sheet.)
Grade for Paper _______________
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Name of Reader (please print)
Signature of Reader
Date returned to student