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Research Paper Evaluation part 1

5 HS S NI NE

Highly Satisfactory

4 3 2 1

Satisfactory Needs Improvement Not Evident

MS - Moderately Satisfactory

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Conceptual Framework
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Indicates the relationship of theories Directs investigator to see how Describes the design of statistics

with the problem

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variables are manipulated

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to be used

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Statement of the problem

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Defines the nature of the

relationship of variables
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Indicates how variables are Utilizes variables that are testable

manipulated
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by empirical investigation

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Definition of terms
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Each term is conceptually defined. Each term is also operationally

defined.
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Terms are defined through a logical Terms are arranged alphabetically or

process (term, class, qualifications)

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Scope and delimitation

_______ _______ _______ _______

Indicates precise boundary Priorities peripheral matters Identifies procedural limits Describes research geography

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Review of related literature

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Is logically arranged from basic to

applied research
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Gives development perspective of

the problem from past to present state

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Provides up-to-date or current Indicates basis for present study

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thinking
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methodology

_______ Describes research design Sampling procedure Research Instruments Identifies variables Employs appropriate tools Indicates coding schemes Describes statistical procedure
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_______ Describes data gathering procedure

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Data analysis
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Describes data analysis procedure States availability of data Indicates contact with the source of States analysis techniques Describes interpretation technique Presents summary tables 4/22/12

data
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Research Paper Evaluation part 2

YES or NO?
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problem
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Does the statement of the problem show a relationship between two or more variables Are the problems stated Is the problem investigated within the

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clearly and unambiguously?

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demands of the scientific method?

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Definition of terms
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Are the terms defined conceptually? Are the terms defined operationally? Are the terms defined well-selected?

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Scope and delimitation

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Are the limits of the problem clearly indicated? Are the statistical tools clearly specified?

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Review of related literature

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Is there any reference to or discussion of related literature or studies by other researchers?

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Is the review presented systematically,

thoroughly, and logically?

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Is relatedness emphasized in the review?

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methodology
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Is the research design clearly stated

and fully described?

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Is the research design appropriate to

the nature of the problem and its solution?

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Is the target population described? Is the sampling adequate?

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PRESENTATION/ANALYSIS/ INTERPRETATION (RESULTS)

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Are the data sufficient, valid and Are the data clearly presented? Are the methods used to analyze and Does the researcher analyze and

realistic?
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interpret the data appropriate?

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interpret the data, i.e., tell what the facts mean, in depth?
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PRESENTATION/ANALYSIS/ INTERPRETATION (RESULTS)

Are

the results of the analysis and

interpretation clearly presented and logically organized?

Does

the number of tables presented answer

the problems and hypotheses?

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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS

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Are the conclusions justified by the

data analyzed?
Are

the conclusions logical; that is, do they flow from the findings?

Do

the recommendations arise from the findings and conclusions? the recommendations feasible?
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Are

General comments
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Does the abstract summarize the study properly? Are the theoretical/conceptual implications clearly stated? the thesis help resolve the original problem? Is the documentation adequate and appropriate?
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Does

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

IS

YOUR PAPER WORTH PUBLISHABLE? YOU READY TO MAKE IT BETTER?

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ARE