Your research project report should be typewritten in APA format. The following is a guide to follow in completing the report. Attach this sheet to the back of your report.

Title Page & Abstract                                                                                                                                               /5
- descriptive title
- abstract includes purpose, participants, method, results and main conclusion.
- appropriate length

Introduction                                                                                                                                                                 /20
- logical literature review to justify study
- recent, relevant studies cited in sufficient detail
- purpose, hypothesis(es)clearly stated and independent and dependent variables defined
 
Method                                                                                                                                                                           /15
- correct specification of population
- materials included as appendices (if applicable)
- details on pilot study
- research design used; variables controlled for
- procedure easily understood and in enough detail
- instructions to participants

Results                                                                                                                                                                        /20
- appropriate analysis of the data collected
- correct presentation of statistical analysis
- results related to the hypothesis
- complete and accurate presentation of tables and figures

Discussion                                                                                                                                                                /20
- explanation of results and proper inferences
- implications of findings and conclusions
- relate results to previous research
- limitations of research and ideas for further study

References and APA Format                                                                                                                                      /5
- references properly cited and referenced
- margins, justification, grammar, tense, spelling, etc.
 
Overall study design and implementation                                                                                                                                              /10
- originality of hypothesis
- appropriateness of design
- effort, thoughtfulness, etc.

Presentation of Results                                                                                                                                                                                  /5

Include: SPSSwin  Data file
               SPSSwin Output
RPA should have been submitted - No project will be graded unless prior approval was given.