| Presentation of research |
- Prominent positions title/authors of paper
- Thoroughly but concisely presents main points of introduction, hypotheses/ research questions, methods, results, and conclusions in a well-organized manner
- Results are based on modeling with adjustment, are statistically significant, and have high impact
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- Contains title/authors of paper
- Adequately presents main points of introduction, hypotheses/ research questions, methods, results, and conclusions in a fairly well-organized manner
- Results are statistically significant, include crude models, have modest impact
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- Contains title/authors of paper
- Presents main points of introduction, hypotheses/ research questions, methods, results, and conclusions but not as sufficiently and not as well-organized
- Results are presented with basic descriptive statistics, but are not novel or of modest impact
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- Title/ authors absent
- Does not sufficiently present main points of introduction, hypotheses/ research questions, methods, results, and conclusions
- Results are simple numbers and percents, with no tests of statistical significance
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| Visual presentation |
- Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) are engaging and enhance the text
- Content is clearly arranged so that the viewer can understand order without narration
- Graphs and tables include legends to denote statistical significance
- There is a conceptual model or a DAG
- Results are listed in a brief summary table or bulleted list
- Discussion is concise and puts findings in perspective of known literature
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- Overall visually appealing; not cluttered; colors and patterns support readability
- Adequate use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and readability of the research
- Graphics (e.g. tables, figures, etc.) enhance the text
- Content is arranged so that the viewer can understand order without narration
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- Visual appeal is adequate; somewhat cluttered; colors and patterns detract from readability
- Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and readability of the research is somewhat inconsistent/distracting
- Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) adequately enhance the text
- Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist the viewer in understanding order without narration
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- Not very visually appealing; cluttered; colors and patterns hinder readability
- Use of font sizes/variations to facilitate the organization, presentation, and readability of the research is inconsistent/distracting
- Graphics (e.g., tables, figures, etc.) do not enhance the text
- Content arrangement is somewhat confusing and does not adequately assist the viewer in understanding order without narration
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Documentation of Sources
Quality of Sources |
Cites all data obtained from other sources. Citation style consistent. |
Cites most data obtained from other sources. Citations style overall consistent. |
Cites some data obtained from other sources. Citation style is problematic. |
Does not cite sources. Consistent citation style not used. |
| Spelling & Grammar |
No spelling and grammar mistakes |
Minimal spelling and grammar mistakes |
Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes |
Excessive spelling and/or grammar mistakes |
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