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SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLIST FOR SCIENTIFIC REPORTS for Mol Biophys (Prof. G.

Franzese)

Since being able to write good research reports is an essential part of your training, and these reports account for a significant
proportion of your grades, use this checklist to make sure that your report meets all the requirements listed before you hand in
your next report. Tick in the appropriate columns and note the necessary improvements where needed. Then make the relevant
changes in your reports. Attach this checklist when submitting your report.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR YES NO IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED


My title contains...

a. an accurate and informative title of my research.


b. my personal information e.g. name, student #, course

The Abstract ...

a. Summarizes the whole report in one paragraph.


b. Provides concise information on the context (one introductory
line), objective, main conclusion, and its relevance.

The Introduction ...

a. Motivates the interest in the topic.


b. Provides a context for the research.
c. Indicates clearly the aim of the manuscript.
d. Avoid including background information not directly related to
the problem.

The Main section (possibly divided into subsections)...

a. Starts with describing the goal of the (sub)section.


b. If there are calculations/theory/models: states the hypothesis,
explaining why the data supported or did not support the
hypotheses. Provides enough details of the theoretical method
to allow someone else to replicate the calculations.
c. If there are experimental results: describes the experimental
technique with at least as many details as given during the
classes.
d. Analyzes the strengths/limitations of the discussed results,
tracing the development of knowledge of the problem and
summarizes its present state.
e. Identifies gaps and inadequacies of current knowledge.
f. Makes a reference to the relevant figures/table/graphs in the
text. Avoid using "see Figure x" expressions. To call Fig. x, it is
enough to add "(Fig. x)" in the right place. It is obvious that have
to "see" it.

The Figures and Tables...

4. Have captions above tables but below figures/graphs


5. Do not contain the same data presented twice in different
figures/tables/graphs.
6. Have a title (first sentence in the caption) in bold, that
summarizes the main message of the item.
7. Figures/tables/graphs are used if they enhance clarity of
presentation of information.

Summary and Conclusion section ...

a. Provides a short summary and list of conclusions arising from


the results and the discussion.
b. Offers suggestions for improvement of the experiment/theories
(if any).
c. Indicate the open questions and describe their relevance.
References Section...

a. Contains accurate documentation of sources used.


b. Follows convention of documentation of the field consistently.

Writing in general...

a. Check that you have presented the points in a logical


sequence and used connectors to make it easy for a reader to
follow those points.
b. Express yourself in the most concise and accurate way you
can (English, Catalan, Spanish, are all accepted). Check that
there are no ambiguous statements or pronouns that make your
writing unclear.
c. Sentences' structure does not have fragments or run-on
sentences.
d. Use the active voice instead of the passive voice where
possible.
e. Run the spell checker through the text to ensure there are no
spelling mistakes.

Adapted from a form with © Dr. Elaine Khoo, 2005. The Writing Centre, University of Toronto at Scarborough. See terms and conditions for use at
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~tlsweb/TWC/webresources/terms.htm

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