Research Report Guidelines
Use this rubric to help you develop an exemplary research report.
Quality | Description |
Cover Page | -Clear title revealing the contents of the research report -A relevant image (not included in sample) -Teacher’s name and specific class -School name, address, phone, fax, email, and grade |
Abstract | 1 page summary of the key research questions, research methods, results, and conclusions. |
Intro | -The Whole: 2-page discussion that connects the concept of sustainability to the research carried out by your class and how you think the research can lead to improving your school’s sustainable practices. |
Body | -Research Questions: clear and concise list of specific research questions -Research Design: a detailed description of how you designed and conducted your research -Major findings: summary of your most important data. Data should be summarized in various forms when appropriate (charts, graphs, diagrams, words) |
Conclusion | -Interpretation of major findings: What patterns do you see in the data? What sense do you make of the data? -Implications: What do you think are the implications of your research? Based on your research, what ideas do you have for improving the sustainable practices of your school? |
Format | -Length: approximately 12-18 pages double-spaced with 12-point font. -Subheadings: appropriately placed to indicate a new section -General appearance: neat and attractive -Table of contents: accurate and useful |
References | -Endnotes used when appropriate -References are listed in alphabetical order and are in a consistent format |
Collaboration | The research report reflects a collaborative effort and involved most of the students. |