Research Abstract Evaluation Criteria: Introduction / Originality

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Research Abstract Evaluation Criteria

CRITERION SCORE COMMENTS


Introduction / Originality
The introduction: establishes the importance of research, describes a need for the 0
research: 1
 generates new knowledge, 2
 answer whether a previous observation can be replicated, 3
 document if previous findings can be applied to a different population
Research Question or Hypothesis
The stated research question is: 0
focused, important, and feasible to study. 1
or 2
The stated hypothesis is: simple, specific, 3
important, and testable.
Study Design 0
The stated design is: a documentable quantitative, qualitative, or hybrid study design, 1
concisely stated, and the most efficient study design needed to get a satisfactory answer 2
to the research question. 3
Methods
0
The methods:
1
describe a stepwise approach to what was done, identify primary end points/outcomes,
2
utilize existing instruments or procedures when possible, maximize internal and external
3
validity, and minimize bias/error.
Results
0
The results: pertain directly to the research question use design-appropriate raw data to
1
characterize the primary and secondary outcomes, include design-appropriate inferential
2
or descriptive statistical indices, and avoid interpretations, explanations, and
3
speculations.
Conclusions
0
The conclusion: addresses the original research question or hypothesis, must be
1
supported by the results, does not extrapolate beyond the results of study,
2
does not repeat the results, and does not introduce findings not presented in the results
3
section.
Readability and Organization 0
The abstract: clearly communicates thoughts and concepts, uses concise writing; avoids 1
repetition and wordiness, 2
utilizes professional language and style, and is free of grammatical or technical errors. 3
0
Overall Impression 1
The overall impression evaluates the entire abstract, as a whole. 2
3

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