Rubric for research paper:
- Word count suggested 2750 words but at least 1500 words. Narrative should be succinct and avoid redundancy.
- Contains all components of standard format for a review paper (see Format for a Review Paper on blackboard)
- At least 10 total primary research and/or scientific articles must be cited in text – many can be used in intro section.
- Body must include discussion of results across a minimum of 3 primary research papers.
Review Paper Format and Grading Rubric
Title – complete sentence title is descriptive of the overall review (2%)
Abstract: summarizes all sections (8.5%):
- 1-3 sentences for intro including the objectives for the review
- 2-4 sentences of key findings
- 2-3 sentences summarizing discussion and conclusions
Table of contents: themes dealt on paper (2%)
Intro: state background on topic, relevance and objectives including in text citations of introductory papers. (12.5%)
Body of the review (35%):
- Structure in thematic subheadings properly labeled by conclusions
- Each subsection author paraphrases key conclusions, critique and discussions showing how the results including key figures/data from the articles reviewed.
Conclusions (30%): summarizes key findings from the body of the review and considers future directions.
References (5%) – must be correctly formatted, style is your choice: Vancouver, APA, AMA, Harvard.
Mechanics (5%): at least 1500 words, with correct grammar and spelling.
3 Primary Resources to focus on:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6933335/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7463160/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6797111/
Outside Resources:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200901093412.htm
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150901134941.htm
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1382668913001415
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1382668913001415
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5682937/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3761581/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4789993/
Attached in the powerpoint are figures I used and my talking points for my presentation to help.