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confused here give the author something to think about and work on . The most helpful comments<br />
identify a problem area, show why it is a problem, and suggest one or more ways to improve it .<br />
• Make comments in the spirit of helpfulness . Take comments in the spirit of helpfulness .<br />
• Remember: it is the writing—not the writer—that is being evaluated . Use open-ended questions and<br />
comments as a way to foster constructive interaction and defuse natural defensiveness .<br />
How to evaluate a <strong>Research</strong>/Goal Statement<br />
When reviewing each student’s research/goal statement, please evaluate and provide written feedback<br />
using the following criteria:<br />
• Is it clear what program the candidate is applying to and why?<br />
• Is the candidates’ career plan well defined?<br />
• Are the candidate’s qualifications described clearly? Does the applicant explain how they plan<br />
to contribute to the program for which they are applying? Does the candidate highlight how this<br />
opportunity will further his/her career?<br />
• Is any pertinent information missing?<br />
• Are there any topic areas that need further development per the key points provided above?<br />
• Is the tone and style appropriate for the intended audience?<br />
How to evaluate an Abstract<br />
When reviewing each student’s abstract, please<br />
evaluate and provide written feedback using the<br />
following criteria:<br />
Background<br />
• Does the background section include the<br />
scientific “big picture” of the work?<br />
• Does the background section describe<br />
what major scientific questions the work<br />
addresses?<br />
• Does the background section address how<br />
the work adds to scientific knowledge?<br />
Methods<br />
• Does the methods section describe how<br />
the work was done (e .g ., experimental,<br />
randomized, what setting, what materials)?<br />
• Does the methods section summarize analysis design (e .g ., Intent-to-treat, Statistical Models)?<br />
Results<br />
• Does the results section describe key finds, unique findings, statistics in body (if available), statistics<br />
to be shown (if study is not finished), or a statement of any control variables?<br />
Conclusions<br />
• Does the conclusions section include a primary message for the audience?<br />
• Does the conclusions section state how this research contributes to the scientific field?<br />
• Does the conclusions section state any implications of the study?<br />
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