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Grading Form for Technical Papers

This tool can be used for students to evaluate other student's papers that follow a technical format, such as APA. This is a criteria-based form where points are assigned for each criteria.

Grading Form for Technical Papers

This form is similar to the Grading Form, but it has a more technical focus. The author of the two forms used them in conjunction to grade a two part project. The criteria in this form has a more technical focus.

_____ Title Page with a good descriptive title. (3 points)

_____ Abstract (summarizes study). (5 points)

_____ Introduction (12 points)

Develops the background. Summarizes the relevant literature. States the specific purpose of the study. Demonstrates a logical connection between previous research and the study. Includes formal statements of hypothesis (es).

Participants (Tells who they were, gives specifics.) Materials (describes the equipment), Procedure (explained clearly)

_____ References (adequate number of relevant sources) (5 points)

_____ Grammar, spelling, sentence construction (7 points)

_____ Format (followed format of sample paper) (3 points)

_____ Total (60 points)

O'Quin, K. (1996) "Depth by doing: Cooperative research projects in social psychology." In : Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Undergraduate Teaching of Psychology. (10th Ellenville, NY, March 20-22, 1996).