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Scoring Definitions
| Score | Adjective | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excellent | Exceptionally strong with negligible weaknesses |
| 2 | Very Good | Many strengths but with some moderate weaknesses |
| 3 | Average | Some strengths but also some major weaknesses |
| 4 | Less than Average | Numerous major weaknesses and shortcomings |
| 5 | Deficient | Proposal has little or no scientific value |
