Plant Science

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Title

Title is missing Title is longer than 14 words Title is less than 14 words, but does not describe the paper

Title clearly describes the paper, it has less than 14 words / 2

Format

> 2 components are missing 2 of 6 components are missing 1 of 6 components is missing Has 6 components: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion, References

/ 3

Tables & Figures

No tables and figures At least 1 table and 1 figure present, both or one title is missing or misplaced

At least 1 table and 1figure present, titles present, titles are not self- explanatory

At least 1 table and 1 figure present, titles present and are self-explanatory / 3

Abstract

Does not overview project clearly,

One of the: Background and objectives (why), Methods (How), Results (findings) and Conclusion is missing

Overview the: Background and objectives (why), Methods (How), Results (findings) and Conclusion, exceeds 250 words

Overview the: Background and objectives (why), Methods (How), Results (findings) and Conclusion, does not exceed 250 words

/ 6

Introduction

There is no clear introduction or objective/hypothesis and the structure of the paper and/ or citation (references) missing

The introduction states the objective/hypothesis but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper, has 3 citation (references)

The introduction states the objective/hypothesis and previews the structure of the paper, has 3 citation (references)

The introduction is engaging, states the objective/hypothesis and previews the structure of the paper, has more than 3 citation (references)

/ 7

Materials& Methods

Procedures are not outlined clearly, Control and experimental groups not addressed, lab procedures not addressed

Procedures are outlined in step- by–step fashion, Control and experimental groups are not defined, lab procedures minimally addressed

Procedures are outlined in step-by- step fashion. Control and experimental groups are defined, lab procedures addressed, but materials labels (names, producer, company name ) are missing

Procedures are outlined in step-by-step fashion. Control and experimental groups are defined, lab procedures addressed, and materials labels (names, producer, company name ) present

/ 8

Results & Discussion

Incorrect data is provided, analysis of data is incorrect, errors not addressed, observations not included, references not utilized

All data is recorded, Analysis of data is provided with a few errors, discussion is missing, tables and graphs are not cited

All data is recorded, Analysis of data is provided with a few errors, discussion is missing, tables and graphs are not cited, weekly observations

All data is recorded, Analysis of data is provided with a few errors, discussion is missing, tables and graphs are cited weekly observations included in discussion

/ 8

Conclusion

Does not address the application & relevancy of research , no attempt to summarize project, exceeds 200 words

Minimal attempt to explain application, relevancy, & summarize project, exceeds 200 words

Attempt to explain relevancy of research & application of research, summarized research project more than 200 words

Relevancy of results, application of research results, summarized research project, less than 200 words

/ 6

Professionalism

Numerous distracting errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling

Many errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling.

No errors in punctuation, capitalization and spelling. /3

References

Did not include in text citations, includes less than 2 references with multiple errors.

All in text citations are in the correct format with some errors. Includes 3 major references done in the correct format with some errors.

All in text citations are in the correct format with few errors. Includes more than 3 references in the correct format with few errors.

All in text citations are done in the correct format with no errors. Includes more than 4 major references with no errors.

/4

Total Points /50 PSSC101- Monday 10/18/15

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