This form is similar to what an actual reviewer evaluation form for a trauma journal may look like (this one is adapted from the Journal of Traumatic Stress). It will be used by the instructor as a basis of grading your research proposals. Student’s Name: _______
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PTSD Research Proposal Evaluation |
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Good (3) |
Adequate (2) |
Marginal (1) |
Poor (0) |
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REQUIRED |
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1) Appropriateness of topic for a trauma journal |
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2) Quality of conceptualization |
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3) Quality of research design |
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4) Quality of instruments used |
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5) Ethical issues addressed |
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6) Quality of proposed data analyses |
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7) Quality of writing (organization, clarity, style, format) |
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8) Quality of references |
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9) Balance between thoroughness and brevity |
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BONUS |
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1) Uniqueness of contribution to traumatic stress field |
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2) Cultural issues addressed |
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3) Clinical relevance of the proposed study |
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