conventions of published research

Question 1

Abstract

Answer 1

summary of the study covering aims hypothesis, method, results, conclusions

Question 2

introduction

Answer 2

outlines what a researcher intends to investigate

review of related research

Question 3

aims and hypothesis

Answer 3

focus of the review should lead logically to the aims so reader is convinced of the reasons for this particular research

Question 4

method

Answer 4

design
sample
apparatus
procedure

Question 5

results

Answer 5

what researchers found, includes descriptive statistics (tables, graphs, significance level)

Question 6

discussion

Answer 6

include;
summary of results
consideration of relationship to previous research
possible methodological problems and improvements
suggestions from future research
applications to real world

Question 7

references

Answer 7

list of other articles, books and or websites referred to

Question 8

appendices

Answer 8

contains examples of materials e.g. questionnaire, standardised instructions, calculations

Question 9

conventions of published research

Answer 9

Abstract
Introduction
Aims and hypothesis
Method
Results
Discussion 
References
Appendicies