Characteristics of Scholarship

1. Clear Goals
   • Does the scholar state the basic purposes of his or her work clearly?
   • Does the scholar define objectives that are realistic and achievable?
   • Does the scholar identify important questions in the field?
2. Adequate Preparation
   • Does the scholar show an understanding of existing scholarship in the field?
   • Does the scholar bring the necessary skills to his or her work?
   • Does the scholar bring together the resources necessary to move the project forward?
3. Appropriate Methods
   • Does the scholar use methods appropriate to the goals?
   • Does the scholar apply effectively the methods selected?
   • Does the scholar modify procedures in response to changing circumstances?
4. Significant Results
   • Does the scholar achieve the goals?
   • Does the scholar's work add consequentially to the field?
   • Does the scholar's work open additional areas for further exploration?
5. Effective Presentation
   • Does the scholar use a suitable style and effective organization to present his or her work?
   • Does the scholar use appropriate forums for communicating work to its intended audiences?
   • Does the scholar present his or her message with clarity and integrity?
6. Reflective Critique
   • Does the scholar critically evaluate his or her own work?
   • Does the scholar bring an appropriate breadth of evidence to his or her critique?
   • Does the scholar use evaluation to improve the quality of future work?