The research paper should be a minimum of 10 pages plus figures and fully cited (minimum
15  references)  following  the  format  of  one  specific  journal.  The  research  paper  will  be
submitted before the day of the talk. The following will be evaluated:
1) Structure of paper
a. Introduction consisting of three paragraphs
b. Presentation of the tested hypothesis (if any)
c. Presentation of methods used
2) Quality of the presentation
a. Was new material sourced?
b. Are the graphics clear (avoid scans – whenever possible redigitize)?
c. Is the language clear and without errors (avoid colloquialisms)?
d. Is the formal presentation clear?
e. Is the scientific content correct?
f. Was the literature correctly interpreted?
g. Are citations used and referenced correctly?
h. Is plagiarism evident?