Name of Investigator

Title of Study 

                                                                                                     POSSIBLE       AWARDED

 Format (including all necessary sections & correctly
  incorporating citations) & appearance (appropriate font; 
  level text; even margins)                                                                     3

 Clearly explaining the significance (e.g., how the 
  proposed work contributes to the field) & objectives 
  of the proposed research                                                                     8 

 Clearly describing the methodology (and, if appropriate, 
   explaining the rationale for these methods)                                           8 

  Writing (logical, smooth transitions; properly 
  paraphrasing information from references; avoiding
  wordiness by using clear, concise sentences)                                      14

 Mechanics (correct grammar, punctuation, & spelling)                           3 

 Budget (appropriate amount; clearly & 
  adequately justified)                                                                           4

 *When submitting the final (second) version of your proposal, please include this rating sheet plus the first draft of your proposal.    
 

Comments:
 

Name of Investigator        

Title of Study

    
                                                                                                     POSSIBLE       AWARDED

 Format (including all necessary sections & correctly
  incorporating citations) & appearance (appropriate font; 
  level text; even margins)                                                                      3

 Clearly explaining the significance (e.g., how the 
  proposed work contributes to the field) & objectives 
  of the proposed research                                                                     12
 
 Clearly describing the methodology (and, if appropriate, 
   explaining the rationale for these methods)                                           12           

  Writing (logical, smooth transitions; properly 
  paraphrasing information from references; avoiding
  wordiness by using clear, concise sentences)                                        25

 Mechanics (correct grammar, punctuation, & spelling)                            4 
  
 Budget (appropriate amount; clearly & 
  adequately justified)                                                                             4