Guide & Checklist for evaluation of the research proposals by the supervisor/s 2024

NB! Supervisor is responsible for assessment and grading (pass/fail) of the project proposal

Name of student Name of student First Last
Is study feasible?

Is study feasible? Yes No
Comments on the proposal sections
Title: Is title brief, accurate, comprehensive (like a mini-abstract)

Title: Is title brief, accurate, comprehensive (like a mini-abstract) Yes No Other
Title pages
Does title page contains necessary information (Title of research proposal, Personal data, name(s) of supervisor(s), the University department(s), time frame, List of abbreviations, Glossary of technical terms, Table of contents

Title pages
Does title page contains necessary information (Title of research proposal, Personal data, name(s) of supervisor(s), the University department(s), time frame, List of abbreviations, Glossary of technical terms, Table of contents Yes No Other
Background

(“Five C’s". Cite: focus on the relevant literature, Compare the various arguments, theories, methodologies, & findings (agreements between studies), Contrast the various arguments, themes, methodologies (disagreements), Critique the literature-Which approaches, findings, methodologies seem most reliable, valid, or appropriate, and why? , Connect the literature to your own area of research)
Does background contain sufficient literature review on the study topic?

Does background contain sufficient literature review on the study topic? Yes No Other
Is knowledge gap clearly identified leading to the study rationale?

Is knowledge gap clearly identified leading to the study rationale? Yes No Other
Is study rationale clearly stated?

Is study rationale clearly stated? Yes No Other
General objectives and specific aims
Are objectives specific, measurable/researchable, achievable, relevant, and time bound (SMART).

Are objectives specific, measurable/researchable, achievable, relevant, and time bound (SMART). Yes No Other
Research methods
Is study design described?

Is study design described? Yes No Other
Is study area, setting, target population, inclusion/exclusion criteria mentioned

Is study area, setting, target population, inclusion/exclusion criteria mentioned Yes No Not relevant Other
Is sample size calculated?

Is sample size calculated? Yes No Not relevant Other
Are sampling, recruitment, enrollment method, and data collection methods appropriate and well described?

Are sampling, recruitment, enrollment method, and data collection methods appropriate and well described? Yes No Not relevant Other
Is data management plan mentioned?

Is data management plan mentioned? Yes No Other
Are outcome variables identified?

Are outcome variables identified? Yes No Other
Is data analysis plan described, e.g., cross tabulation, dummy tables, analysis framework?

Is data analysis plan described, e.g., cross tabulation, dummy tables, analysis framework? Yes No Other
Is section on ethical issues included?

Is section on ethical issues included? Yes No Other
Is study period stated and reasonable?

Is study period stated and reasonable? Yes No Other
Is project budget included? Is it feasible?

Is project budget included? Is it feasible? Yes No Not relevant Other
Are references correctly cited? (Students are encouraged to use Endnote or any other relevant reference management system)

Are references correctly cited? (Students are encouraged to use Endnote or any other relevant reference management system) Yes No Other
Does proposal include relevant appendices, e.g., informed Consent Form, Questionnaire and / or interview guide etc.

Does proposal include relevant appendices, e.g., informed Consent Form, Questionnaire and / or interview guide etc. Yes No Not relevant Other
Are the formalities towards RETTE and Regional Committees for Medical and Health Profession Research Ethics (REK) or local research committee planed for and/or taken care of?
Yes No Not relevant Other
Final grade:

Final grade: Pass Fail

Guide & Checklist for evaluation of the research proposals by the supervisor/s 2024

Guide & Checklist for evaluation of the research proposals by the supervisor/s 2024

Comments on the proposal sections

Background

General objectives and specific aims

Research methods

Are the formalities towards RETTE and Regional Committees for Medical and Health Profession Research Ethics (REK) or local research committee planed for and/or taken care of?