Final Research Paper

Objectives Below Expectations
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations

Score
Title & Abstract 0 – 4 points

Objectives are unclear; missing several of the essential components of the study.
Significantly outside recommended appropriate length (i.e. 150-200 words for abstract, 10-14 words for title).
4 – 4.5 points

Objectives are easily identified; is missing only one of the essential components of the study.
Slightly outside recommended
appropriate length (i.e. 150-200
words for abstract, 10–14 for title).
4.5 – 5 points

Objectives are clearly identified; contains all of the essential components of the study.
Appropriate length (150-200 words for abstract; 10-14 words for title). ___/5
Introduction

0 – 8 points

Rationale is explained without scientific background; Context and significance of the study is not discussed; Statement of the problem/research question is missing. Significantly outside recommended length (2-3 pp). 8 – 9 points

Explains the scientific background but not the rationale for the study; Context and significance of the study is not very clear; includes the statement of the problem or the research question
Slightly outside recommended length (2-3 pp).
9 – 10 points

Explains the scientific background and rationale for the study; includes statement of the problem or research question; Context and significance of the study is apparent.
Appropriate length (2-3 pp). ___/10
Literature Review 0 – 16 points

< 10 relevant, high quality scholarly sources cited.
Only sources that support the research cited; no opposing studies.
Significantly outside
recommended length (6-8 pp).

16 – 18 points

≥10 relevant, high quality scholarly sources cited.
Includes sources related to theory and studies that support the research but no opposing studies.
Slightly outside recommended length (6-8 pp). 18 – 20 points

≥15 relevant, high quality scholarly sources cited.
Comprehensive with topics related to theory and related studies that support or oppose research.
Length is appropriate (6–8 pp).
___/20
Research Design & Methods 0 – 8 points

Inappropriate study design; no (proper) justification provided for choice of methods, sampling, tools, etc.
Significantly outside
recommended length (2-3 pp). 8 – 9 points

Satisfactory design; and satisfactory description of measurements, tools for measurement; Justification of sampling and other choices may be inadequate. Slightly outside recommended length (2-3 pages). 9 – 10 points

Excellent research design, fully aligned with study objectives. Clear description of measurements, tools for measurement, reasons for using tools, samples and justification of sampling choices. Length is appropriate (2-3 pages).
___/10
Results &
Discussions
0 – 12 points

The essential results are not clearly stated.
Discussion does not demonstrate critical thinking about research topic; does not develop creative solutions to problems based upon a logical synthesis of the findings. Slightly outside recommended length (6-10 pp).
12 – 13.5 points

Most important results are addressed.
Discussion demonstrates critical thinking about research topic; developed creative solutions to problems based upon a logical synthesis of the findings.
Slightly outside recommended length (6-10 pp).
13.5 – 15 points

Provides a succinct summary of all essential results.
Discussion clearly demonstrates critical thinking about research topic; Clearly developed creative solutions to problems based upon a logical synthesis of the findings.
Length is appropriate (6-10 pp).
___/15

Recommendations/ Implications for Practice and/or Policy
0 – 12 points

Does not (adequately) identify at least 1 outcome and implication for HR practice. Recommendations or implications overly rely on opinions, not research findings.
No clear demonstration of awareness of ethical and social implications.
Significantly outside recommended length (3-4 pp).
12 – 13.5 points

Identifies at least 1 outcome and implication for HR practice or changes to practice that should be made as a result of the research.
Generally demonstrates awareness of ethical and social implications of the study/recommendations.
Slightly outside recommended length (3-4 pp).
13.5 – 15 points

Identifies at least 2 outcomes and implications for HR practice or changes to practice that should be made as a result of the research.
Clearly demonstrates awareness of ethical and social implications of the study/recommendations.
Length is appropriate (3-4 pp).

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Research Limitations & Conclusions 0 – 4 points

Does not (adequately) acknowledge at least 1 constraint on generalizability, applications to practice, and/or utility of research findings.
Does not (satisfactorily) suggest at least 1 avenue for future research.
Significantly outside recommended length (2-3 pp).
4 – 4.5 points

Acknowledges at least 1 constraint on generalizability, applications to practice, and/or utility of research findings.
Suggests at least 1 avenue for future research.
Slightly outside recommended length (2-3 pp). 4.5 – 5 points

Acknowledges at least 2 constraints on generalizability, applications to practice, and/or utility of research findings.
Suggests at least 2 avenues for future research.
Appropriate length (2-3 pp). ___/5
Citations & References 0 – 4 points

Reference and citation errors (>3) detract significantly from paper.

4 – 4.5 points

Few (≤3) references or citations missing or incorrectly written.

4.5 – 5 points

All (≤1) references and citations are correctly written and present.
___/5
Graphics & Visualization

0 – 4 points

Several figures or tables are hard to understand, and do not effectively support the recommendations.
More figures or tables may be needed: ≤ 3 are used. Many figures or tables may be missing captions or labels. Some figures may not be referenced from the text.
4 – 4.5 points

Uses visualization and graphical representation to support recommendations.
A good number (>3) of generally clear and well-designed figures and tables are used; most have captions. Labels have been added to figures to point out significant features where appropriate. 4.5 – 5 points

Effectively uses visualization and graphical representation to make persuasive arguments.
The number of figures and tables is appropriate to the project (≥5). Figures and tables are meaningful and easy to understand. All figures and tables include captions and, where appropriate, labels. The text references all figures and tables. ___/5
Writing Mechanics

0 – 8 points

Writing is in need of significant editing. Inadequate organization is evident in missing material or redundancies. Many overly complicated sentences. Sentences are not thoughtfully organized into paragraphs. Significant number of grammar or spelling errors (>5). 8 – 9 points

Writing is overall clear. Good organization. Most sentences and paragraphs are well structured.
Few grammar or spelling errors (≤4). 9 – 10 points

Writing is easy to read. Excellent organization. Writing is concise yet all necessary content is included. Sentences and paragraphs are well structured throughout. Almost no grammar or spelling errors (≤2). ___/10

Total
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