Rubric for final proposal Weight: 50% No Item Description Weight 1 Structure Appropriate and specific headings, sub headings if necessary form abstract to conclusion including problem statement and RQs 5 2 Gap, significance and contribution Clear explanation of the importance and rationale of the research and contribution it makes 5 Logical consistency Alignment between topic, objective, RQs, choice of methods, sampling and analytic approach 5 3 Clarity of argument line of argumentation in into, literature review and choice of the method 5 4 Choice of design and methods correct choice of the design and methods with clear explanation 5 5 Sampling clear and correct choice of the population, sampling method and technique 5 6 Analytic approach clear explanation of the methods used to collect and analyse data 10 7 In text citation proper use of citation in the text 5 8 Referencing proper, complete and matching use of references 5