Biology Research paper
REASEARCH PAPER ASSIGNMENT. (5 TO 7 PAGES)
Topic
Are fresh and home-cooked foods more nutritious than processed or fast foods
OUTLINE
1. What is the problem you are trying to solve or investigative question?
1. Briefly describe some research you have done on this topic.
1. Write your hypothesis using an “if then” statement.
1. How are you planning to test your hypothesis? Include your control and variable and what data you will be collecting each week.
1. List all materials needed that are not available in the lab.
POINT DISTRIBUTION
Organization
Title page, headings, logical progression of topics, clear, concise speech, used time wisely (approx 10 min)
5 points
Background Research
Several scientific papers on topic, relevant to experiment, concise summary of research
10 points
Experimental Design
Followed scientific method steps, controlled all variables except experimental variable
10 points
Data Tables/Graphs
Data tables have appropriate title and headings with units, graph included with correctly labeled axes and variables on correct axes
10 points
Analysis and Results
Explain data tables and graphs, trends of graph(s), discuss any problems with experiment
10 points
Conclusion
Conclusive evidence of hypothesis, further ideas to either refine hypothesis or other thoughts of new experiments
10 points
Handouts/Visual Aids
Data tables and graphs visible to class either on overhead or handouts. Other interesting information, photos included
5 points
Works Cited
At least 5 proper scholarly citations needed, using MLA or APA
5 points
Total Points
75 points
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