Abstract
What is the main purpose of an abstract in a research paper?
Give overview of the study for quick glance readers.
True or False:
The intro should include information about the findings of the study.
False.
What type of information is typically provided in the methods section of a research paper?
Information about participants, design, instruments used and procedure.
Name 3 things that the result sections contain.
Raw data,
Statistical analysis,
Figures (maybe),
Key trends and patterns.
If i wanted to find the limitations of a study would i go to this section?
Yes
Can you identify two key components that should be summarized in the abstract of a research paper?
1 of:
Clearly states the research question or objective.
Summarizes the methodology and key findings.
Provides a concise overview of the practical implications
Why is it important for researchers to include previous research?
To contextualise the study and to build on rationale for why the topic is relevant.
In the methods section, why is it important to describe the study design and sampling procedure?
So the study can be replicated.
True or false:
The results section will explain the reason for results.
False- Thats for the discussion!
True or False:
The discussion is always organised the same for each paper
False
Explain how an abstract differs from the rest of the paper.
It is shorter, it references all other sections in one section and is less specific.
How does the introduction contextualise the rest of the paper?
Discusses aims and hypothesis for the rest of the study.
What section of the results section would you read first?
None you typically would not read this first. (see abstract, discussion etc)
If you skim read the results section what should you look for first?
Figures
Why is the discussion useful when trying to skim read a paper?
References key findings in relation to the hypothesis.
Talks about limitations and improvements.
Mentions implications
Critically analyses the paper, giving a good summary