Peer Evaluation: Senior Seminar Research Paper

Title and Topic – Appropriate in tone and structure for a scientific journal – Contains the necessary descriptors – Topic is appropriate in depth and breadth for the assignment.

Abstract – Clearly states the aims and scope of the paper – Concisely summarizes the major points

Introduction – Provides brief, broad statements to orient and educate the reader – Explains the rational of the study (Why is it important?) – Clearly states the central question, objectives, or thesis – Clearly describes how the author will evaluate and interpret the central question, objectives, or thesis – Correctly cites the work of others

Body of the paper – Clearly organized into appropriate sections (headings used) – Describes topic in appropriate depth and detail presented – Reports the data and evidence (does not simply restate conclusions of other studies) – Summarizes and integrates data from primary sources – Evaluates and interprets data (goes beyond summarizing) – Properly uses tables and figures – Correctly cites the works of others

Conclusions – Briefly summarizes the major conclusions reached in the evaluation and interpretation of data in the body of the paper – Conclusions are consistent with the data and conflicts are explained – Makes suggestions for future research – Links the evaluation and interpretations made in the body to broader issues or related topics

References – Uses an accepted scientific format for references and citations – Uses sufficient references from primary literature – Pubmed, use the 3 I provide for the main overview of the paper, more than 3 sources can be used

Overall – Paraphrases the writings of others without plagiarism and rarely uses quoted material – Correctly uses grammar and punctuation – Spelling is correct and few typos are present – The paper is typed in 12 point font, with 1 inch margins, and appropriate length

Fernández-Landa J;Fernández-Lázaro D;Calleja-González J;Caballero-García A;Córdova Martínez A;León-Guereño P;Mielgo-Ayuso J; “Effect of Ten Weeks of Creatine Monohydrate plus HMB Supplementation on Athletic Performance Tests in Elite Male Endurance Athletes.” Nutrients, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31936727/. 

Mills S;Candow DG;Forbes SC;Neary JP;Ormsbee MJ;Antonio J; “Effects of Creatine Supplementation during Resistance Training Sessions in Physically Active Young Adults.” Nutrients, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32599716/. 

Wang CC;Fang CC;Lee YH;Yang MT;Chan KH; “Effects of 4-Week Creatine Supplementation Combined with Complex Training on Muscle Damage and Sport Performance.” Nutrients, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30400221/.

Each paper should have an appropriate title that clearly defines the content of the paper, a strong thesis statement that the body of the paper supports, figures/tables that are numbered sequentially with a legend/caption beneath the figure/table, and a complete bibliography. You are expected to critically analyze the work, but be constructive and respectful of your colleagues.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnvuUZB9Sq4r-aK53D4UeBXsNcmxrqdYk9o4UmJwJUw/edit?usp=sharing

Use the google doc link if the Microsoft word doc does not work