Title page:
APA formatted title page
1
Introduction:
At least 1 page in length; clear topic introduction; use of sources, which MUST be properly cited, throughout; hypothesis clearly stated
5
Method:
Includes a thorough participants/subjects sub section with relevant demographic/descriptive information; materials section detailing items used in data collection, including reference to and description of scales and questionnaires; thorough procedure subsection, detailing how, when, and where data were collected
5
Results:
Two analyses are presented; each analysis is presented in its own paragraph, in proper APA format
2
Discussion:
At least 1 page in length; includes a thorough explanation of all analyses performed; relevant literature is used to explain results; a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses/limitations; suggestions for future research
5
Reference page:
At least 2 empirical sources from peer-reviewed journals
2
APA Format:
Proper APA formatting throughout; partial points will be deducted for each infraction
Typos and Grammar, Writing Style/Formality:
Free of typos and grammatical issues; thoroughly proof read; No personal pronouns, contractions, or informal language; well written; points will be deducted for issues outlined herein
Participation:
It is expected that students participate in all aspects of the lab, including data collection and analysis, as well as the hypothesis and planned analysis. Two points will be deducted from any day of lab collection and analysis that are missed, if you do not come prepared with a hypothesis and planned analyses, or if student fails to collect data—that is 2 points for EACH of these issues.
Total
20
APA formatted title page
1
Introduction:
At least 1 page in length; clear topic introduction; use of sources, which MUST be properly cited, throughout; hypothesis clearly stated
5
Method:
Includes a thorough participants/subjects sub section with relevant demographic/descriptive information; materials section detailing items used in data collection, including reference to and description of scales and questionnaires; thorough procedure subsection, detailing how, when, and where data were collected
5
Results:
Two analyses are presented; each analysis is presented in its own paragraph, in proper APA format
2
Discussion:
At least 1 page in length; includes a thorough explanation of all analyses performed; relevant literature is used to explain results; a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses/limitations; suggestions for future research
5
Reference page:
At least 2 empirical sources from peer-reviewed journals
2
APA Format:
Proper APA formatting throughout; partial points will be deducted for each infraction
Typos and Grammar, Writing Style/Formality:
Free of typos and grammatical issues; thoroughly proof read; No personal pronouns, contractions, or informal language; well written; points will be deducted for issues outlined herein
Participation:
It is expected that students participate in all aspects of the lab, including data collection and analysis, as well as the hypothesis and planned analysis. Two points will be deducted from any day of lab collection and analysis that are missed, if you do not come prepared with a hypothesis and planned analyses, or if student fails to collect data—that is 2 points for EACH of these issues.
Total
20
