Capstone Research Project Evaluation Rubric (Page 3 of 6) in pdf

International Academy of Commerce and Business Enterprise

School of Management

Capstone Research Project

Evaluation Rubric

Student:

Evaluator:

Date:

For each of the evaluation dimensions identified below, use the evaluation rubric to assess the student’s work by specifying a

score based on the performance ratings and descriptors delineated in the rubric form and supplying relevant comments in the

space provided.

Purpose: The extent to which the student identifies the central purpose, arguments, or goals of the project

Content: The degree to which the student presents information that supports the central purpose, arguments, or goals of

the project

Organization: The extent to which information/content has a logical structure, flows from one section/paragraph to

another, and can be followed and understood

Style and Tone: The degree to which the student’s writing is engaging and appropriate for an academic research project

Use of References: The extent to which the student uses and cites appropriate resources in the research project

Formatting: The degree to which the student employs APA formatting in the written project

Written Communication Skills: The extent to which the student uses appropriate language/word choice, mechanics, and

writing conventions in the written project

Oral Communication Skills: The degree to which the student presents the project information in a logical sequence,

employs supporting graphics, and uses appropriate communication conventions in the oral presentation of the research

project

Analytical/Critical-Thinking Skills: The extent to which the student identifies the research problem, concept, or idea, and

specifies its constituent elements; investigates, selects, and organizes research information; appraises and interprets

research information; correctly applies methods/techniques/models/frameworks/theories appropriate to the research

problem, concept, or idea; and presents solutions or draws conclusions based on the research analysis

10. Integration Skills: The degree to which the student connects and applies principles, theories, and practices across the

functional areas of business to the analysis of complex business issues; recognizes cross-functional organizational issues

relating to the research problem, concept, or idea; and synthesizes cross-disciplinary principles and concepts in developing

and supporting solutions, recommendations, or conclusions

Note: Project evaluation dimensions #7-10 correspond to associated programmatic intended student learning outcomes

(ISLOs) that the School of Management has specified for the BBA degree program and expects students to have achieved upon

graduation from the program. In particular:

Example of a Research Project Evaluation Rubric

Capstone Research Project Evaluation Rubric Page 3