Group Research Paper/Executive Summary
Evaluation Form
Group Name: ______
Member’s Names: ______
______
Content and Analysis (_____/25 points)
Sources used are cited accurately and without plagiarism
The paper conforms to the appropriate style (extended executive summary)
according to examples posted on Blackboard
An abstract effectively summarizes the study and its’ purpose
Research questions and/or hypotheses are identified and explained
Methods, sample, and procedures in the study are explained accurately
Factor analysis and results are explained and analyzed accurately
Discussion and implications are summarized and explained effectively
Applicable tables, figures, appendixes, and references are provided in APA style
(6th edition)
Writing and Organization (_____/15 points)
Paper is free of grammatical and spelling errors
Paper has been proofread for errors and typos
Paper uses proper punctuation, capitalization, and endmarks
Sentence structure is varied and appropriate vocabulary is used
Transition words and sentences are used
Topic and summary sentences are used
Paragraphs in the body of the paper are well organized and developed
Ideas and claims flow logically together
APA style (6th edition) level headings are used to organize the paper
Format (_____/10 points)
Paper is 4 full pages minimum
Paper is typed and single-spaced in 12 point plain New Times Roman font
Paper uses correct margins (1.00 inches on sides and 1.00 inches on top & bottom)
Paper follows APA style, 6th edition (including internal citations & references)
Paper uses correctly formatted headers and a title
TOTAL ______/50 points