Free templates for reading research
Ready to use in Excel, Google Sheets, Word or as a printable PDF.
6 free files: a study summary template, an appraisal checklist, an evidence log and a reporting guide. No sign-up. Download them, edit them and share them with your team.
Study summary template
Summarize any study in plain words: the question, who was studied, the finding with its comparison, and what the design cannot show.
- 8 fields for the study details
- Finding, limits and a 3-sentence summary
- A 6-point check before publishing
Study appraisal checklist
15 questions to ask before relying on a study about work, health or performance.
- 15 questions in 6 groups
- The evidence grades used on this site
Evidence log
A spreadsheet for keeping track of studies: design, who was studied, the finding with its comparison and the grade.
- 13 columns per study
- Design and grade drop-downs
- A worked example row
How to report a research finding
A one-page guide to writing about a study without overstating it: what to include, words to use and avoid.
- 5 things every finding states
- Words to use and avoid
- Evidence grades
Questions
Are these templates free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no email required. Download, edit and share them.
Can I use the Excel files in Google Sheets?
Yes. In Google Drive, choose New, then File upload, select the Excel file and open it with Google Sheets. The formulas work there too.
Can I change them?
Yes. Change anything, add your logo and remove ours. Yellow cells in the spreadsheets are the ones to type in.
Who made them?
human performance research is published by thrive at work. The templates are general and work with any tool or platform.