Center for Undergraduation Research Undergraduate Fellowship Rubric

1. Abstract

1 point- It is unclear what is being proposed

2 points- Poorly written, omissions, vague, unmanageable objectives, little chance for success

3 points- Not clear, verbose, field-specific jargon, does not make it clear that the project is innovative

4 points- Hard to follow, processes unclear, objectives do not seem entirely manageable, likelihood of success is questionable

5 points- Description is adequate, though it lacks clarity, is not concise, and needs a general picture

6 points-Description is somewhat clear, is somewhat concise, processes appear mostly manageable, and has a moderate likelihood of success

7 points- Description is mostly clear and generally easy to understand, processes appear mostly manageable, project contains some original aspects

8 points- Description is clear and generally easy to understand, no jargon, logical plan for manageable execution of project, project contains some original and innovative aspects, has a high likelihood of success

9 points- Description is clear and concise, logical plan for manageable execution of project, contains original and innovative aspects, has a high likelihood of success

10 points- Description is clear, concise, and easy to understand; processes are well stated, manageable, and comprehensive; contains significant original and innovative aspects; has the highest likelihood of success.

2. Research objectives*

*This Question is weighted twice as much as other questions

1 point- It is unclear what is being proposed

2 points- Poorly written, omissions, vague, unmanageable objectives, little chance for success

3 points- Not clear, verbose, field-specific jargon, does not make it clear that the project is innovative

4 points- Hard to follow, processes unclear, objectives do not seem entirely manageable, likelihood of success is questionable

5 points- Description is adequate, though it lacks clarity, is not concise, and needs a general picture

6 points-Description is somewhat clear, is somewhat concise, processes appear mostly manageable, and has a moderate likelihood of success

7 points- Description is mostly clear and generally easy to understand, processes appear mostly manageable, project contains some original aspects

9 points- Description is clear and concise, logical plan for manageable execution of project, contains original and innovative aspects, has a high likelihood of success

3. Importance to the field

1 point- It is unclear what is being proposed

2 points- Poorly written, omissions, vague, unmanageable objectives, little chance for success

3 points- Not clear, verbose, field-specific jargon, does not make it clear that the project is innovative

4 points- Hard to follow, processes unclear, objectives do not seem entirely manageable, likelihood of success is questionable

5 points- Description is adequate, though it lacks clarity, is not concise, and needs a general picture

6 points-Description is somewhat clear, is somewhat concise, processes appear mostly manageable, and has a moderate likelihood of success

7 points- Description is mostly clear and generally easy to understand, processes appear mostly manageable, project contains some original aspects

9 points- Description is clear and concise, logical plan for manageable execution of project, contains original and innovative aspects, has a high likelihood of success

4. How the project will be accomplished

**This Question is weighted twice as much as other questions

1 point- It is unclear what is being proposed

2 points- Poorly written, omissions, vague, unmanageable objectives, little chance for success

3 points- Not clear, verbose, field-specific jargon, does not make it clear that the project is innovative

4 points- Hard to follow, processes unclear, objectives do not seem entirely manageable, likelihood of success is questionable

5 points- Description is adequate, though it lacks clarity, is not concise, and needs a general picture

6 points- Description is somewhat clear, is somewhat concise, processes appear mostly manageable, and has a moderate likelihood of success

7 points- Description is mostly clear and generally easy to understand, processes appear mostly manageable, project contains some original aspects

9 points- Description is clear and concise, logical plan for manageable execution of project, contains original and innovative aspects, has a high likelihood of success

5. How the project fits into the applicant’s academic program

1 point- It is unclear what is being proposed

2 points- Poorly written, omissions, vague, unmanageable objectives, little chance for success

3 points- Not clear, verbose, field-specific jargon, does not make it clear that the project is innovative

4 points- Hard to follow, processes unclear, objectives do not seem entirely manageable, likelihood of success is questionable

5 points- Description is adequate, though it lacks clarity, is not concise, and needs a general picture

6 points- Description is somewhat clear, is somewhat concise, processes appear mostly manageable, and has a moderate likelihood of success

7 points- Description is mostly clear and generally easy to understand, processes appear mostly manageable, project contains some original aspects

9 points- Description is clear and concise, logical plan for manageable execution of project, contains original and innovative aspects, has a high likelihood of success

6. Budget (appropriateness & justification)

1 point- The budget is unreasonable in all areas. Costs are not justified in the budget narrative. Many costs are not relevant or essential to this project.

2 points- The budget is not clearly explained, and it is not appropriate for the activities proposed. The budget is not comprehensive and reasonable. Some costs are not justified, relevant, or essential.

3 points- The budget is comprehensive and reasonable, but is not clearly explained. Most costs are justified, relevant, and essential to this project.

4 points- The budget is comprehensive, clearly explained, and reasonable. The vast majority of costs are justified, relevant, and essential to this project.

5 points- The budget is comprehensive, clearly explained, and appropriate for the activities proposed. All costs are justified, relevant, and essential.

7. Timeline (clarity & suitability)

1 point- Timelien is not suitable for the activities described.

2 points- Timeline appears to meet less than half of the activities proposed. Not clearly presented.

3 points- Timelien meets most of the activities proposed. The timeline may not be clearly presented.

4 points- Timeline may not be clearly presented, but appears to be suitable for all activities described.

5 points- Timeline is clearly presented and is clearly suitable for and meets all the activities described.

8. Faculty commitment letter

1 point- Lack of a faculty commitment letter

2 points- The letter is missing both student potential and faculty commitment

3 points- The letter states faculty commitment, but lacks student potential

4 points- The letter states student potential, but is lacking in faculty commitment

5 points- The letter clearly states both student potential and faculty commitment