1. Title, abstract, discussion and conclusion, and appendices pages

2. Title (only one sentence) MUST be and or cover: Descriptive yet interesting Important variables identified Research question/topic evident Scope specified No unnecessary words Only include a picture if it adds something to your title. Pictures can be distracting and work against your title page. Be careful and selective.

3. 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

4. Discussion and Conclusion: 5-8 paragraphs In this section, you will conclude your paper by discussing your results and reflecting on the research process Summary (1) Overview of Research Findings and Methodological Insights: It is here that you discuss your results and what they mean for your field of study (2-3; one per variable (i.e. Birth order: youngest, middle, oldest) Weaknesses: address weaknesses in yourselves and the study (1-2) Implications: Future Studies (1) and recommendations (1) The words in bold denote subsections

5. Appendices Should include: Observation and/or experiment notes Transcripts from interviews Journal entries Charts/graphs (surveys) Pictures

6. 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

7. This and That Title page is NOT numbered Table of contents (2 nd page after the title page and will start with page #2) Don’t forget the Works Cited Page Appropriate English usage (past tense for all sections EXCEPT introduction and literature review) Appropriate layout structure Unbiased reporting style No run-ons or fragments Proper grammar and punctuation Spelling

8. THE END Any questions?