results body statement of statistical program used to analyze results
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Results (body)
Statement of statistical Program used to analyze results. (1 point) Stats pro
0
program
2
Statistical test name for each analysis with purpose. (2 points)
(GraphPad
Prism10)
3
2
IVs with # of levels listed, design type (between, within, mixed, etc)
Specific DVs listed
Main effects & Interactions mentioned (3 points)
Inferential stats included appropriately (at end of sentence, NOT subject of the sentence)
F-values, p values, etc. (2 points)
not manhand
Findings explained directionally (1 point)-> make sure to mention in Fig
Reference to figure(s) (1 point)
Figure(s)/ captions
#2
that group housed rats overall
drank less liquid
Figure(s) (6 points)
Figure accurately depicts findings
Means included, NOT individual data ✓
Symbols to represent relevant statistical differences
needed but not
present
for Fig!
Formatting
No grid lines
Black, legible size fonts
Appropriate axis range
Appropriate axis labels-alter Y axis fis
Appropriate legend ✓
Figure number included
Caption(s) (4 points) no caphans Present
Title of graph either above graph (under figure number), OR as 1st sentence of caption
1
0
Brief description including main IVs/ DVS
อ
0
Symbols defined add in
Abbreviations defined in caption not
defined
This should be separate from
results body/text.
Figure & caption stand alone, do not require additional info to understand.
Results & Figures subtotal
17
/20 40
Discussion (individual)
Purpose/ goal of experiment & hypotheses restated. (1 point)
→not restated in
Explanation & Interpretation of results (6 points)
Findings restated without statistical information provided. (Directional)
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the significance of the results.
actual discussion
section.
5
Z
3
Provides insightful interpretations backed by evidence from the data.
Comparison with previous literature (5 points)
Discussion connects findings to relevant literature.
Shows awareness of existing research and its implications for the current study.
Limitations of work (4 points)
Acknowledges limitations of the study.
needs more info/explanation.
✓ Discusses how limitations may have influenced the results and interpretation.
Limitation(s) supported by literature (citations) if you didn't find what you
were looking for, why not?
Suggests plausible next steps or areas for future research based on the findings. Why didn't
Future directions (3 points)
isolation reduce
Offers thoughtful insights into potential follow-up experiments or investigations. Sucrose preference?
Supported by literature (citation)
Is there a better test to
Implications of findings (with citations) (3 points) show this? Can Sucrose preference
be interpretted other ways?
2
Final conclusion (3 points)
Discussion subtotal
17
125
General: (5 points)
grammar & spelling
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, word choices.
Errors do not detract from the overall readability of the report
Writing clarity & organization
Clear, coherent writing (readability)
Logical organization/ progressional of information
APA 7 formatting conventions
Some reorganization needed to
Improve clarity
Adheres to proper formatting guidelines, including headings, subheadings, and font style
Consistently follows APA citation style for in-text citations and reference list.
General subtotal
3.5
15
Total
375
150
55/n/n