1) Introduction (5 points)

a. Background info on studied organism with citations:

i. Is the observed phenomena explicitly stated?

ii. Are there three parenthetical in-text citations?

iii. Do the citations give background information about the organism being studied?

b. Question driving the experiment:

i. Is the research Question explicitly stated?

c. Hypothesis:

i. Is the proposed testable explanation for the observed phenomenon explicitly stated?

2) Materials and Methods (10 points):

a. Are ALL of the materials needed for the experiment listed and neatly organized?

b. Are ALL of the methodological steps given in a format that can be read out loud like a story (no personal pronouns)?

c. Are enough details given in order replicate the experiment exactly the same if someone was reading the paper?

d. Is a precise prediction given for the results of the experiment if the proposed hypothesis is true?

3) Works Cited (5 points):

a. Is there a separate heading labeled “Works Cited”?

b. Are all three sources listed (from introduction) accurately in APA format?