A. Research Questions/hypothesis:

1. Are research questions or hypothesis formally stated? If no, should they be included?

2. Do research question and hypothesis naturally flow from the research problem and theoretical frame work?

3. Does each research question or hypothesis contain at least two variables?

4. Are the research questions or hypothesis worded clearly and objectively? is a prediction evident?

B. Review of the Literature:

1. Is the review comprehensive, logical and relevant to the problem?

2. Is the relationship to the research purpose evident?

3. Does it include recent research and theoretical frame work?

4. Can a case be made for conducting this study based on the review?