1) Introduction (5 points) a. Background info on studied organism with citations: i. Is the observed phenomena explicitly stated? ii. Are there three parenthetical in-text citations? iii. Do the citations give background information about the organism being studied? b. Question driving the experiment: i. Is the research Question explicitly stated? c. Hypothesis: i. Is the proposed testable explanation for the observed phenomenon explicitly stated? 2) Materials and Methods (10 points): a. Are ALL of the materials needed for the experiment listed and neatly organized? b. Are ALL of the methodological steps given in a format that can be read out loud like a story (no personal pronouns)? c. Are enough details given in order replicate the experiment exactly the same if someone was reading the paper? d. Is a precise prediction given for the results of the experiment if the proposed hypothesis is true? 3) Works Cited (5 points): a. Is there a separate heading labeled “Works Cited”? b. Are all three sources listed (from introduction) accurately in APA format? ...