FINAL Presentation on the Research ProjectTITLE, ABSTRACT, DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION, AND APPENDICES PAGES

Title (only one sentence)

MUST be and or cover:Descriptive yet interestingImportant variables identifiedResearch question/topic evidentScope specifiedNo unnecessary wordsOnly include a picture if it adds something to your title. Pictures can

be distracting and work against your title page. Be careful and selective.

Abstract: summarize your study in THREE paragraphs

Purpose stated indirectly or directly (1)

Size of sample or population and type of students identified and instruments/methodology identified (1)

Major results and/or conclusions stated (1)

Make sure that the abstract is the appropriate length, written in complete sentences and in past tense, and single spaced

Discussion and Conclusion (centered and underlined): five-eight paragraphs

In this section, you will conclude your paper by discussing your results and reflecting on the research process

Summary (centered only): Summarize your overall project thus far (one paragraph)

Overview of Research Findings and Methodological Insights (centered only): It is here that you discuss your results and what they mean for your field of study (two-three; one per variable (i.e. Sleep deprivation: health, academics, and athletics)

Weaknesses (centered only): address weaknesses in yourselves and the field of study (one-two paragraphs)

Implications (centered only): address what your study implies for future studies (one paragraph) and what recommendations you would make about your topic studied (one paragraph)

AppendicesShould include:

Observation and/or experiment notes

Transcripts from interviews

Journal entries

Charts/graphs (surveys)

Pictures

Appendices Tables and figures should be titled, labeled, and well organized

All tables should relate to the purpose/topic

Interviews, field notes or artifacts should be included and organized

This and ThatTitle page is NOT numberedTable of contents (2nd page after the title page and will start with page

#2)Don’t forget the Works Cited PageAppropriate English usage (past tense for all sections EXCEPT

introduction and literature review)Appropriate layout structureUnbiased reporting style No run-ons or fragmentsProper grammar and punctuationSpelling

THE END Any questions?