Science research paper

Element

Criteria

Points possible

Points

given

Remarks

Title/Cover Page

-Are all the required elements included on the cover page?

-Is the proper title utilized?

5

Abstract, and

Theoretical

Background

-Does the abstract answer the why, what and how questions?

-Is the theoretical background properly explained?

-Are the figures properly drawn or are they copied from some sources?

25

Discussion/Intermediate content

25

Tables and Figures

-Are all the tables and figures referred to in the text mentioned in order of appearance?

-Do the titles and captions tor tables and figures properly reflect the content?

10

Conclusion

-Does the conc1usion offer a good summary of issues treated in the report?

-Does the conclusion offer suggestions for further study?

10

Structure,

Presentation

and Format

-Is the report properly formatted?

-Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear?

-Is there a table of contents?

-Are proper headings used?

-Is the treatment of the topic logically organized and oriented?

-Is the paper professionally presented with a technical writing style?

-Is the paper without spelling and grammatical errors?

15

References

-Is the bibliography or list of references developed or included?

-Are proper citations given?

-Are quotes relevant to the study at hand?

10