We recognize that research publications from various fields will be inherently different in content and structure. Therefore, below you will find a general outline of what is expected of every paper as well as potentially important criteria for each subject area.
Criteria
General Criteria
- Abstract -Does your abstract summarize your work?
- Thesis -Does your work clearly support your thesis?
- Research/Thinking -Does your research support your argument(s)? Do your argument(s) flow logically?
- Conclusion -Does your conclusion follow clearly from your arguments?
- Grammar -Does your work abide by general grammatical rules?
- References -Are your references cited and incorporated in accordance with APA style?*
*All Humanities Submissions should be in accordance with Chicago Style
Criteria Areas
Methodology
- Are your methods clearly stated and replicable?
- Are your figures clearly labeled and relevant to your argument?
- Do you clearly support your data with statistical information?
- Do you explain the importance of your work within your field?
Methodology
- Are your methods clearly stated and replicable?
Graphs/Figures
- Are your figures clearly labeled and relevant to your argument?
Statistics
- Do you clearly explain your data with statistical information?
Relevance
- Do you explain the importance of your work within your field?
Originality
- Does your work demonstrate original thought?
Sophistication
- Does your work utilize mature vocabulary, complex structure, and erudite tone?
Evidence
- Is your work supported by reputable evidence?
- Are your sources’ views represented faithfully?
Methodology
- Are your methods clearly stated an replicable?
Graphs/Figures
- Are your figures clearly labeled and relevant to your argument?
Relevance
- Do you explain the importance of your work within your field?
Contact IUJUR
If you have any questions regarding our rating criteria, please contact us at iujur@indiana.edu.