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TITLE
Conveys the main findings of experiment and makes sense
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ABSTRACT
Single paragraph of no more than 300 words
Includes a concise description of purpose, brief description of methods, major results and overall conclusions based on experiment
Written in past tense
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INTRODUCTION
Contains appropriate background material from acceptable sources Develops a logical argument that leads to hypothesis
Includes an explicit hypothesis(-es)
Sources are cited correctly and listed in literature cited
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METHODS
Contains a written description of how experiment was conducted and how data were analyzed in appropriate detail so that experiment can be repeated by another scientist
Written in paragraph form Written in past tense
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RESULTS
Includes written, past tense, summary of data without repeating information in tables and figures; summarizes key findings or trends
Tables and figures are explicitly referred to in text
Contains appropriate tables and figures
Figures and tables clearly labeled and properly configured
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DISCUSSION
Explains significance of data, includes clear statement of whether hypothesis was supported
Compares results and conclusions to other relevant research from acceptable sources; includes alternative explanations for results where appropriate; includes ideas for additional studies or experiments that might resolve remaining questions
Contains appropriately cited sources
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REFERENCES
In alphabetical order, in Name-Year Format
Lists only research materials utilized (cited) in finished product
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OVERALL
Appropriate sections included, all of appropriate length Formatted correctly (margins, spacing, indentation etc.) Free of grammatical and spelling errors
Sophistication (depth of content, clarity of exposition)
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