APA (American Psychological Association) Science Fair Research Paper Grades 6th – 12th Lake County Schools

Title of Research Paper Title Page Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner Title of Research Paper Your name Class you are in Teacher’s name Date

List page numbers for the following: Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner Table Of Contents List page numbers for the following: Abstract Purpose and hypothesis Body of paper (review of research) Materials Procedures Results – include data tables and graphs Conclusion Reference Page

The word “Abstract” is centered at the top of the page. Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner The word “Abstract” is centered at the top of the page. Do not indent the abstract paragraph. Summarize your paper in 150-250 words. Include the thesis statement(hypothesis) and summarize the main points.

Purpose and Hypothesis Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner 1 paragraph State your hypothesis . Explain why you conducted the experiment. Explain why you made your prediction about the experiment.

Body of the Paper Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner Body Paragraphs = 4-10 paragraphs explaining the research you found on your topic. Explaining in detail your topic and research using multiple sources. Make sure you use citations from your sources in the paragraphs.

Materials and Procedures Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner Materials List all the material needed for the project This is a list and is not in paragraph form. Procedures Step by step list of procedures – very detailed.

Results – Data Tables Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner pH levels of soil from gas stations in different areas of Lake County. pH levels Rural Suburban City 1 7.0 6.5 2 7.5 3 6.0 4 5 6 Average 7.17 6.83 6.42

Graphing your Results Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner

Conclusion Conclusion should be 1-2 paragraphs Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner Conclusion should be 1-2 paragraphs Restate the thesis(hypothesis) and summarize main points. Use quantitative data to show evidence of whether the hypothesis was supported or not supported.

References (Sources) List References in alphabetic order. Abbreviated Title in Left Corner page # in right corner The word “References” is centered at the top of the page. List References in alphabetic order. Double space all entries. For extra help, please look at the following links. Create a reference page - http://www.citationmachine.net/ APA References Examples - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/apa_examples.cfm http://apa-mla-format.com/apa-citation/ http://web.plattsburgh.edu/library/instruction/files/apa_gui de_quick.pdf http://apaformat.org/apa-reference-page/

Additional Information How to use citations in the body of the research paper http://lanecc.libguides.com/content.php?pid=42069&sid=309664 http://libguides.css.edu/c.php?g=41681&p=265025 Science Fair Project Ideas http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml http://www.education.com/science-fair/ Writing a Quality Science Fair Paper http://sciencefair.math.iit.edu/writing/report/ How to write an Abstract http://www.ssefflorida.com/uploads/3/6/1/3/3613458/abstract_instructions.pd f