Research Paper

Evaluation of Lab Report (125 points)

Title (10 points)

1. Description of major variables (5)

2. APA style (5)

ABSTRACT (20 points)

1. Summary of purpose (4)

2. Summary of methods (4)

3. Summary of major findings (4)

4. Summary of major conclusions (4)

5. Form and expression (APA format, grammar, spelling, etc.) (4)

METHOD (25 points)

1. Subjects/participants

a. Completeness and accuracy of description (all appropriate details such as number, gender, species of population, age, reason for participating, special characteristics, previous experimental experience) (5)

2. Apparatus and materials

a. Completeness and accuracy of description (all appropriate details given) (5)

3. Procedure: To what degree does the report completely and accurately describe the following:

a. Research Design (3)

b. Operational definition(s) of variable(s) (2)

c. Instruction to participants (2)

d. Other necessary details (2)

e. Appropriateness of level of detail (2)

f. Overall completeness and organization (2)

4. Form and expression (APA format, grammar, spelling, etc.) (2)

RESULTS (25 points)

1. Explanation of data (5)

2. Qualitative description(s) of treatment effect shown by quantitative data reported in figures, tables, or text (5)

3. Explicit reference(s) to and description of figure(s)/table(s) (5)

4. Figure(s): overall accuracy and clarity; adherence to APA format for figures (5)

5. Overall completeness and organization (5)

DISCUSSION (25 points)

1. Summary of major findings (5)

2. Descriptions of how the study’s findings relate to the study’s purpose, question, prediction, etc. (5)

3. Limitations of the present study (5)

4. General conclusions about this study (e.g., theoretical, practical, specific suggestions for future research) (5)

5. Overall completeness (5)

REFERENCES (10 points)

1. All literature cited in text of report listed (accurately) (3)

2. Correct APA form for references (4)

3. Only literature cited (no references listed that were not cited) (3)

OVERALL STYLE (10 points)

1. Clarity of expression and logical development (3)

2. Grammar, punctuation, spelling (4)

3. Conformity to APA style (3)

GENERAL COMMENTS:

OVERALL SCORE: The individual ratings listed above, when considered as a whole yield the following score.

Numerical Score: _______ points out of 125