Evaluation and evaluation criteria
When evaluating a scientific paper, the following content-related and formal criteria are considered:
- Content substance, e.g.:
- Theoretical grounding and delimitation of the topic
- Research question derived from current literature and answered at the end of the paper based on the findings and results
- Understanding and application of terms, theories, and methods
- Relevance to the topic and comprehensive coverage
- Independent argumentation, e.g.:
- Degree of selection and integration of arguments
- Soundness of own conclusions
- Clarity and logical consistency of reasoning
- Critical reflection and discussion of own statements
- Justification for the choice of research method
- Literature base and literature analysis, e.g.:
- Quantity and quality of literature
- Currency of literature
- International scope of literature
- Formal aspects, e.g.:
- Spelling, punctuation, grammar
- Style/expression, readability
- Correctness of citation style and formatting of the bibliography
- Order and transparency, e.g.:
- Structure, organization, and layout of the paper (weighting, proportions, logical consistency)
- Fine structure, flow of ideas, and organization
- Focus on essentials (do individual sections contribute to answering the research question?)
- Adherence to headings
- Use of lists, footnotes, etc.
- Overall appearance
- Visual support (visualization)