Please provide a numerical score for the abstract

1. Purpose / Research Question

Score (circle one): 0–4

4 – Excellent: Purpose is explicitly stated, precise, and scientifically meaningful.
3 – Good: Purpose is clear but could be more specific or contextualized.
2 – Adequate: Purpose is present but vague, implied, or lacking context.
1 – Weak: Purpose is difficult to identify or too broad.
0 – Missing: No purpose or question is provided.

Checklist:

Research question/objective clearly stated

Significance of problem is evident

Focus is appropriate for an abstract

2. Background / Rationale

Score: 0–4

4 – Excellent: Provides concise, relevant background and shows why the research matters.
3 – Good: Background present but slightly incomplete or wordy.
2 – Adequate: Minimal or partly unclear rationale.
1 – Weak: Little context or motivation.
0 – Missing: No background provided.

Checklist:

Context frames the study

Motivation is clear

No unnecessary detail

3. Methods / Approach

Score: 0–4

4 – Excellent: Key methods or approaches are clearly and succinctly described.
3 – Good: Methods mentioned with minor gaps in clarity or precision.
2 – Adequate: Methods vague or overly general.
1 – Weak: Minimal or unclear description of methods.
0 – Missing: No methods.

Checklist:

Study design/approach is stated

Key techniques or tools included

Level of detail appropriate for an abstract

4. Results / Findings

Score: 0–4

4 – Excellent: Presents specific, meaningful findings; directly tied to the research purpose.
3 – Good: Clear results with minor issues in detail or precision.
2 – Adequate: Results mentioned but vague or general.
1 – Weak: Results unclear or speculative.
0 – Missing: No results presented.

Checklist:

Concrete findings included

Results directly address the research question

No speculation or unsupported claims

5. Conclusions / Implications

Score: 0–4

4 – Excellent: Strong, well-supported conclusion that highlights implications or significance.
3 – Good: Sound conclusion but lacking depth or a clear link to results.
2 – Adequate: Conclusion present but weak or loosely connected to findings.
1 – Weak: Vague or unsupported conclusion.
0 – Missing: No conclusion stated.

Checklist:

Conclusion follows logically from results

Importance or impact of findings stated

Appropriate mention of limitations or next steps (optional)

6. Clarity, Organization, and Conciseness

Score: 0–4

4 – Excellent: Well-organized, coherent, and concise; follows standard scientific abstract structure.
3 – Good: Generally clear with minor organizational or wording issues.
2 – Adequate: Some clarity or structure problems; may include unnecessary detail.
1 – Weak: Poorly organized or difficult to follow.
0 – Missing: Writing is incoherent.

Checklist:

Logical flow (purpose → methods → results → conclusion)

Good conciseness (no filler)

Easy to follow

7. Style, Grammar, and Mechanics

Score: 0–4

4 – Excellent: Polished, error-free writing with appropriate scientific tone.
3 – Good: Minor issues that don’t hinder readability.
2 – Adequate: Noticeable errors or inconsistencies.
1 – Weak: Frequent errors or informal tone.
0 – Missing: Errors prevent comprehension.

Checklist:

Clear, professional tone

Correct grammar and punctuation

No typos

Appropriate scientific terminology

Total Score (out of 28): ______

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