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BIOL112 Student Pair Research Project Proposal (4.00 %)

Due by 14:40 of Lab 8

using myCourses ASSIGNMENT TOOL

1000 word maximum - Graded in Pairs

The first assignment, you will have to complete is a project proposal. This proposal should include this

information in a list format:

1. Background Information

This should include background on the scientific question you wish to address, why it is important,

information on the study species, and why it was chosen to answer this question. This information should

lead the reader to the logical basis of your hypothesis.

2. Hypothesis

Your hypothesis should be clear and concise, with supporting predictions (graphical predictions are even

better!). Hypothesis and predictions should be testable and falsifiable. It should not just be a repetition of the

original hypothesis, but should expand upon it. You should include both your hypothesis and your

predictions.

3. Methodology

Should be clear and straightforward, you should not just repeat the original methods, but focus instead on theadditions you are making. This should include explanations of the treatments, control, replication, and

randomization (depending on the project).

4.Expected Results

Provide an overview of the possible results How do these results reflect the hypothesis and predictions?

What results would support the hypothesis? What results would refute the hypothesis?

Your proposal should include outside sources, which should be properly cited, following the format instructed by your TA

within the text and on a Literature Citedpage.

The marking scheme details for the project proposal are:Excellent

(100%)

Good

(75%)

Average

(50%)

Weak

(25%)

Background

Information

(1.00 % )

Provides

background on

subject matter and

includes a logical

lead up to

hypothesis.

Good overview, but

lacking in clarity or

logic.

Information was

present, but there is

significant room for

improvement.

Minimal

background

information

provided.

Hypothesis &

Predictions

(1.00 %)

Clear, concise

hypothesis with

logical and testablepredictions.

Decent hypothesis

but predictions

could userefinement.

Hypothesis is vague

and predictions

could be improved.

Hypothesis and

predictions could

use significantimprovement.

Methods(1.00 %)

Method to collectand interpret data

fully explained,including details.

Method is clear, butlacking in details.

Method is unclear. Explanation ofmethods is

incomplete.

Expected Results

(1.00 %)

Accurate summary

of both the resultsthat would support

and refute the

hypothesis

Description of

possible results buteither only

supporting or only

refuting hypothesis

Results described

but not connectedto the hypothesis.

Expected results

are largely lacking.

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