Scoring Scale
Instructions for reviewers:
- Review each grant assuming each criterion will start at 5 “in the middle”, then adjust scores for each criterion accordingly, based on strengths and weaknesses discovered.
- A score of 5 correlates to a good, medium-impact proposal and should be considered an average score.
- If using the descriptors below in your critiques, ensure that they align with the selected score for that criterion.
| Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exceptional, no weaknesses on program criteria |
| 2 | Outstanding, minor weaknesses on program criteria |
| 3 | Excellent, more strengths than weaknesses on program criteria |
| 4 | Very Good, minor weaknesses on program criteria |
| ** 5 ** | Good, strengths and weaknesses are equivalent on program criteria |
| 6 | Satisfactory, weaknesses are greater than strengths on program criteria |
| 7 | Fair, weaknesses are greater than strengths on program criteria |
| 8 | Marginal, too many weaknesses in program criteria |
| 9 | Poor, little to no strengths in program criteria |
| Descriptors |
|---|
| Notable: Important – Significant - Noteworthy Exceptional: Brilliant – Remarkable - Unique Outstanding: Superior – Advanced - Overarching Excellent: First-rate – Admirable - Superb |
| Moderate: Reasonable – Sufficient - Sensible Very Good: Valuable – Respectable - Beneficial Good: Decent – Standard – Acceptable Satisfactory: Suitable – Adequate – Status quo |
| Low: Reduced – Narrow - Incomplete Fair: Objective – Rational - Neutral Marginal: Subpar – Minimal - Limited Poor: Inadequate – Deficient – Insubstantial |
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