Summary Module 3
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Preparingasummaryofapaperisnotaneasytask.docxPreparing a summary of a paper is not an easy task. Oftentimes the abstract or summary of a peer-reviewed paper is the most difficult part to write.
Here's a link (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. with useful information on how to summarize a research paper.
Guidance for Writing Summaries for BSC 4936
The summary must be in a Word Document, double-spaced, using 12 point Arial font. The length of the summary must be at least 200 words and not more than 225 words. You must also place your name at the top of the summary, and the word count beneath your name. Do not forget the title of the Summary. The spelling, grammar and sentence construction must reflect senior-level work. The best example of concise and clear writing can be found in the abstract of the papers we read for this class. You may not use figures or reference figures in the summary. THESE ARE ELEMENTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR SUMMARY 1. Your summary must begin with a clear statement of what you think is the primary purpose of the article. (2.5 pts.)
2. Next, select, identify and discuss the specific data used in the article that supports the primary purpose. Do not clip or reference copies of figures and tables to include in the summary. Instead used the quantitative data do describe the data. eg.The yield of grain was 25 % more than corn in summer 2016. (2.5 pts.)
3. Next, state and discuss the major implication(s) of the research and why you think it is important. (2.5 pts.)
4. Finally, describe (with some detail) additional research that you think needs to be accomplished to extend the findings of the paper, and state why you think it is important. (2.5 pts.)
It might be useful to use four paragraphs each beginning with something like the following. "The primary purpose of this article was...". "The specific data used in the study that supports the primary purpose is...". "The major implications of the research were... and they are important because...". "Additional research that needs to be accomplished..., which is important because...".
All of the above must be included within the 225 word limit. Note that the abstract of the Ling et al(2015) article is only 167 words, so it is possible to write a professional summary within a 225 word count. If you carefully read their abstract and you will observe that there or no unnecessary or vague words, or colloquial non-professional expressions.
Every word, phrase, and sentence must be concise with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. In order to receive the full 10 points your summary must be perfect.
Rubric for Grading Summaries
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Rubric for Grading Summaries |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow well the summary correctly identified the primary purpose driving the article? |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow well the summary correctly utilized data from the article in support of the primary purpose? |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow well the summary correctly identified the major implications of the the article? |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow well the summary correctly identified important questions for future research? |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHow well was the summary written. Did the format and word count of the summary meet the requirements? Were the grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and conciseness of writing senior-level work? |
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2.0 pts |
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Total Points: 10.0 |
