06 Format of Sci Research Article Flashcards
what is purpose of title for qualitative/descriptive research?
inform reader of groups studied and characteristics reported
in a few journals the abstract appears at end of article as ___
summary
5 things needed in abstract
1) brief statement of previous finding that led to the study
2) hypothesis/aim
3) methods
4) description what found and how interpreted
5) conclusions
intro is similar to ____ stages of research
planning
good intro sets stage for ___
hypotheses
methods needs to be detailed enough for:
others to replicate
methods include:
materials, subjects, apparatus/tools
draws attention to points of interest, use descriptive and inferential stats to present summarized and analyzed data
results
point of discussion?
restate aims of investigation, discuss results in regard to aims/hypothesis and other research
summarizes main findings and interpretations, suggest for future research
conclusion
appendices include full descriptions of:
questionnaires/measuring instruments, raw data/stat calculations
general style of research publications
1) short sentences
2) quote only when needed
3) use past tense for results
4) objective, but can say “we”
5) write to audience
6) clear and concise
how does prospective author get published?
1) select appropriate journal
2) puts report in required format
3) sends complete manuscript to editor
generally of high standing in sci or professional area
editor
independent scientists with expertise in area
referees
