You are looking for 5 empirical peer-reviewed journal articles that have the following major sections: Introduction with literature review, method, results, discussion, references. Do not include inf
Empirical Research Paper Student Checklist (100 Points)
1. Title Page (5 points)
☐ My title page follows APA 7th edition guidelines.
☐ I included:
☐ Paper title
☐ My name
☐ Institution
☐ Course name and number
☐ Instructor's name
☐ Due date
2. Introduction (25 points)
Literature Review (10 points)
☐ I summarized five empirical research articles.
☐ Each summary explains:
☐ The purpose of the study
☐ The participants
☐ The methods used
☐ The major findings
☐ I explained how the articles relate to my research topic.
Purpose of the Study (5 points)
☐ I clearly stated the purpose of my study.
☐ My purpose is supported by the research I reviewed.
Hypothesis (5 points)
☐ I wrote a clear, specific, and testable hypothesis.
☐ My hypothesis is based on the literature review.
APA In-Text Citations (5 points)
☐ Every source I used has an APA in-text citation.
☐ My citations match my reference list.
3. Method (25 points)
Participants (5 points)
☐ I described:
☐ Sample size
☐ Age and/or demographics
☐ How participants were recruited
Measures (5 points)
☐ I described each survey, questionnaire, or instrument used.
☐ I included reliability and validity information when appropriate.
Research Design (5 points)
☐ I identified the research design (e.g., experimental, correlational, survey).
☐ I explained why the design fits my hypothesis.
Procedure (5 points)
☐ I described exactly how the study was conducted.
☐ Another researcher could replicate my study using my description.
Organization (5 points)
☐ I used APA headings.
☐ My Method section is organized and easy to follow.
4. Results (20 points)
Statistical Analysis (5 points)
☐ I selected the correct statistical test(s).
☐ The statistical analysis matches my hypothesis.
APA Results (10 points)
☐ I reported:
☐ Test statistic
☐ Degrees of freedom (if applicable)
☐ p-value
☐ Effect size (if appropriate)
☐ I reported results using APA style.
Presentation (5 points)
☐ My Results section is clear and organized.
☐ Tables and figures (if included) follow APA format.
☐ I reported the findings without interpreting them.
5. Discussion (15 points)
Interpretation (5 points)
☐ I stated whether my hypothesis was supported.
☐ I explained what my findings mean.
Limitations and Future Research (5 points)
☐ I discussed at least two limitations of my study.
☐ I suggested ideas for future research.
Connection to the Literature (5 points)
☐ I compared my findings to previous research.
☐ I included at least one empirical APA in-text citation.
6. APA Formatting (10 points)
☐ My paper follows APA 7th edition formatting throughout.
I checked:
☐ Title page
☐ Running head/page numbers (if required)
☐ APA headings
☐ 1-inch margins
☐ Double spacing
☐ 12-point approved font
☐ Reference page
☐ Hanging indents
☐ Alphabetized references
☐ In-text citations match the reference list
Final Submission Checklist
Before I submit my paper, I have:
☐ Proofread my paper for grammar and spelling.
☐ Checked that every section is complete.
☐ Verified all APA formatting.
☐ Included a reference page.
☐ Saved my paper with the correct file name.
☐ Reviewed the grading rubric one final time.
