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Evaluating a research paper

1. Evaluating a Research Paper

2. Most Essential Learning Competency Utilize the standards (criteria or checklist) in evaluating a research paper (peer/group/expert evaluation.

3. Learning Objectives Be familiar with the criteria or checklist in evaluating a research paper; Use and follow the criteria or checklist in evaluating a research paper; and Appreciate the importance of utilizing the standards in evaluating a research paper.

4. Wordbank Evaluate – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something Research Paper – is a substantial piece of academic writing, usually done as a requirement for a class, in which the author does independent research into a topic and writes a description of the findings of that research.

5. Wordbank Title – summarizes the main idea or ideas of the study. Abstract – summarizes the major aspects of the entire paper in a prescribed sequence. Introduction – leads the reader from a general subject area to a particular topic of inquiry

6. Wordbank Methodology – describes actions to be taken to investigate a research problem and the rationale for the application of specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information applied to understanding the problem, thereby, allowing the reader to critically evaluate a study’s overall validity and reliability.

7. Wordbank Results – is the part of the research paper where the findings of the study are reported based upon the methodology applied to gather information. Conclusions – is defined as a summary of the main topics covered, a re-statement of the research problem, and a synthesis of key points. Recommendations – are based on the results of the research and indicate the specific measures or directions that can be taken.

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