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General
Title and Abstract
Intro and Method
Results and Discussion
Other
100
What is the primary purpose of a journal article?
Communicate research findings
100
About how many words are in an abstract?
150
100
What is the "shape" of the introduction?
An inverted triangle, starts broad and gets more specific
100
Is reading the results section important? Why or why not?
Yes - results are the foundation (meat and potatoes), more exposure easier it gets
100
What are the main sections of a research article?
Abstract, Intro, Method, Results, Discussion, References
200
Why is it important to share research?
Build on past research/ findings and advance our understanding without constantly re-inventing the wheel
200
Is the information in the title and abstract enough to understand a research report? Why or why not?
No - just rough idea of what is going on, need to read the article for details
200
Whats the purpose of the introduction?
Present the problem, why it is important, review past research, theory driven, state hypothesis
200
What happens to data in the results section?
Described data and statistical tests presented
200
Explain "There is really no such thing as research. There is only search, more search, keep on searching" (Bowering, 1988).
Story doesn't end after you understand the researchers findings and explanations, there is more than one interpretation for any set of findings
300
What is a research article "shaped" like? Explain.
Hourglass - ideas start broad with the intro then get specific with the hypothesis, method, and results, then broadens back out with the discussion
300
What are the characteristics of a good title?
It is a statement of the issues investigated, includes variables
300
Why should the method section be detailed?
Replication
300
How are the results and discussion sections different?
Results is data statistics Discussion is interpretation and implications
300
What is an analogy for a research report? Explain.
Story telling - how investigated problem and what was found…walks you through the steps the researchers took
400
Why does the APA have a specific format for research articles?
Writer - presents ideas in a clear, organized way Reader - easier navigation, know where to find specific information
400
What is the title and abstract like? Explain.
Movie preview - important aspects given so a person can decide if they want to read it or not…but doesn't give all of the info
400
What are the two main types of variables and how are they used?
Independent- manipulated Dependent- measured
400
What are the similarities and differences between the abstract and discussion sections?
Abstract presents a general summary of research, can help guide your reading of the article. Discussion presents a detailed summary of research, help consolidate your understanding of the research.
400
Why should you be a cautious reader of psychology articles?
One interpretation, biases, careful where you get ideas for new research.
500
What are the 3 main forms of journal articles? Briefly explain each.
Research Report Review Article Theoretical Article
500
What specific information is contained in the abstract?
States the problem, how the problem was investigated, major findings, implications
500
What is the purpose of a cover story and when is it appropriate to use it?
Deception - create elaborate scenario so participants do not know the study's purpose so they act naturally
500
What is contained in the discussion section?
Summary of results, was the hypothesis supported, relate findings to past research, limitations, future directions
500
How can a study inspire new research?
Better test of hypothesis, explore the limit of the findings, test the implications of the findings, expand results to novel contexts. Other ways.