Checklist for Research Proposal and Outline
Use the checklist below to be sure that all elements of the research proposal and outline exist. If you are evaluating someone else’s paper, put his/ her name here:
______________________________/ Your name: __________________________
Name of Element: Yes: No: Comments or Suggestions for Improvement:
First Item of the Research Proposal:
Does the writer have a topic? Yes
Is the topic a current problem? No
Second Item of the Research Proposal:
Does the writer have a research question that repeats the topic and identifies the objective? Yes
Is the topic about the problem and/or solution? Yes
Third Item of the Research Proposal:
Is there are thesis statement that identifies the problem and solution? Yes
Is the thesis statement clear? Yes
Fourth Item of the Research Proposal:
Does the writer include a research plan regarding where he/she plans to conduct research? Yes
Is there a timetable for research related assignments, including dates for completion? Yes
Research Outline:
I. Does the writer include an introduction or plan of introduction? Yes
I. Is there a working thesis statement? Yes
II. Is there a topic sentence with the first reason for the problem? Yes
III. Is there a topic sentence with the second reason for the problem? Yes
IV. Is there a topic sentence with the first solution? Yes
V. Is there a topic sentence with the second solution or second reason for the solution? Yes
VI. Does the writer include a call to action statement? Yes
Overall:
Is the paper error-free regarding spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization? Yes
Does the paper contain detailed, convincing language? Yes
Are ideas clear and concise? Yes
Does the paper contain 250-500 words? Yes
Has the correct format been followed with double spacing, 12 font, left alignment, one-inch margins, etc.? Yes
Are there any other suggestions for improving this paper? No
