Via Blackboard, access the data you generated in weeks 5, 6 and 7 during the practical sessions Anaerobic performance and capacity, using these data produce a written scientific report on the practical you completed.
The report must conform to standard scientific format and comprise of; Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Reference list. Work must be word-processed, double spaced, in size 12 Arial font.
You will be assessed on the following:
Title: Succinct, clear and accurate
Introduction: Background information on the importance of measuring anaerobic performance and capacity; summary of methods available including previous research that has measured anaerobic performance and capacity; assumptions and issues relating to the measurement of anaerobic performance and capacity; aim of research.
Method: Detail on Subjects, equipment and protocols, do not use lists and bullet points. Correct style for referencing equipment. Identify statistical analysis to be performed.
Results: Highlight main points in text using figures and tables to support text. Using text, tables and figures when appropriate, reference all figures and tables in text. Use of appropriate figure format, correct format of tables.
Discussion: Explain each of the main findings in relation to the issues raised in the introduction, appropriate reference to the primary literature.
Referencing: Correct format (APA); appropriate number of sources
Generic marking criteria are given below. It is likely that your work will contain elements which match the criteria for more than one degree class. This will be reflected in the feedback you receive and in your final mark.
’Further Reading’ beyond course material is expected and will vary according to the topic, the level of the work (sub-degree to masters) and the length of the work submitted. The great majority of such reading should ordinarily be peer reviewed primary research for Masters work, while text books and other tertiary sources will ordinarily not be acceptable. Definitions of primary, secondary and tertiary sources can be found here: http://www.lib.umd.edu/tl/guides/primary-sources. Students should note that web pages by individuals, blogs, pressure groups and companies are very unlikely to be deemed an appropriate source.
