Evaluating sections of a research report

These questions are used to evaluate the ​ ​ (a)  

The Problem

a. It is clearly stated?

b. Is it properly defined?

c. Is its significance recognized?

d. Are specific questions raised; hypotheses clearly stated?

e. Are assumptions and limitations stated?

f. Are important terms defined?

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion/Conclusion

These questions are used to evaluate the ​ (a)  

Previous research

a. Is it adequately covered?

b. Are important findings noted?

c. Is it well organized?

d. Is an effective summary provided?

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion/Conclusion

These questions are used to evaluate the ​ (a)  

Procedures Used

a. Is the research design described in detail?

b. Is it adequate?

c. Are the samples described?

d. Are relevant variables recognized?

e. Are appropriate controls provided?

f. Are data-gathering instruments appropriate?

g. Are validity and reliability established?

h. Is the statistical treatment appropriate?

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion/Conclusion

These questions are used to evaluate the ​ (a)  

Data Analysis

a. Is appropriate use made of tables and figures?

b. Is the textual discussion clear and concise?

c. Is the analysis of data relationships logical and perceptive?

d. Is the statistical analysis accurately interpreted?

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion/Conclusion

These questions are used to evaluate the ​ ​ (a)  

Evaluation and Summary

a. Is the problem restated?

b. Are the procedures and findings concisely presented?

c. Is the analysis objective?

d. Are the findings and conclusions justified by the data presented and analyzed?

• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion/Conclusion