BIOS 5970 Chemical Ecology

Research rubrics

1. Research Notebook:

		Points
1.	Detailed description of work done and observations made	20
2.	Null and alternative hypotheses created based on observations made	20
3.	Complete accounts of all data collected	20
4.	Analyses of data included in notebook	20
5.	Future research suggested by results and possible errors made	20
	Total	100

2. Research Paper:

		points
1.	Introduction: Description of observations made and hypotheses tested	20
2.	Methods: Description of all methods used to test hypotheses	20
3.	Results: Description of results and statistical analyses	20
4.	Discussion: Assessment of the significance of your results	20
5.	Figures and tables: Graphical and tabular summaries of your results	20
	Total	100

3. Research Presentation:

		points
1.	Overall presentation - general overview	20
2.	Content of the presentation - accuracy and depth of communication	10
3.	Handout - quality of handout given to the class as a summary	10
4.	Understanding - relative level of appreciation for the material	10
5.	Clarity of presentation - ability to communicate the material clearly	10
6.	Stimulate questions - ability to generate discussion about the paper	10
7.	Handle questions - ability to explain the material	10
8.	Other material - use of other relevant papers, visual or other aids	20
	TOTAL	100

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