Abstract and Introduction

Question 1

What are the components of an Abstract?

Answer 1

clearly and concisely summarized the problem, research question, subjects, procedures, major findings, and implications
-background
-purpose/aim
-method
-results
-conclusion

Question 2

What are the components of the Introduction?

Answer 2

-Statement of the Problem
- Rationale for the Study
- Review of the Literature
- Research Questions and Hypothesis (Optional)

Question 3

Types of Journal Articles

Answer 3

Original Research
Case Studies
Clinical Trials
*Meta-analyses
*Review articles
Perspectives, opinions, commentaries
Book reviews

Question 4

Research Sources

Answer 4

Primary
- reports of research from the investigator who reported it
-journal articles
Secondary
-descriptions and interpretations of primary sources
-textbooks
Tertiary
-broad summaries from secondary sources
-encyclopedias