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

2. Title of Research Paper
Title Page
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Title of Research Paper
Your name
Class you are in
Teacher’s name
Date

3. List page numbers for the following:
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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

4. The word “Abstract” is centered at the top of the page.
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The word “Abstract” is centered at the top of the page.
Do not indent the abstract paragraph.
Summarize your paper in words. Include the thesis statement(hypothesis) and summarize the main points.

5. Purpose and Hypothesis
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1 paragraph
State your hypothesis .
Explain why you conducted the experiment.
Explain why you made your prediction about the experiment.

6. Body of the Paper
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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.

7. Materials and Procedures
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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.

8. Results – Data Tables
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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

9. Graphing your Results
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10. Conclusion Conclusion should be 1-2 paragraphs
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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.

11. References (Sources) List References in alphabetic order.
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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 -
APA References Examples -
de_quick.pdf

12. Additional Information How to use citations in the body of the research paper
Science Fair Project Ideas
Writing a Quality Science Fair Paper
How to write an Abstract f