M1L6: Reading Journal Articles: What to expect?

Question 1

is a brief description of the entire paper that typically discusses each section of the paper.
*It should be between 150 and 250 words.

Answer 1

Abstract

Question 2

1) describes the problem under investigation and the purpose of the study;
2) the subjects and general methodology;
3) the findings, including statistical significance levels
4) and the conclusions and implications or applications of the study.

Answer 2

Abstract

Question 3

The Introduction has 3 basic components:
1)
2)
3)

Answer 3

1) an introduction to the problem under study
2) a review of relevant previous research (which cites works that are pertinent to the issue but not works of marginal or peripheral significance)
3) and the purpose and rationale for the study

Question 4

This section describes exactly how the study was conducted, in sufficient detail that a person who reads it could replicate the study.

Answer 4

Method

Question 5

The Method section is generally divided into:
1)
2)
3)

Answer 5

1) Subjects (Participants)
2) Materials (Apparatus)
3) Procedure

Question 6

includes a description of the subjects and how they were obtained

Answer 6

The Subjects subsection

Question 7

usually describes any testing materials that were used, such as a test or inventory or a type of problem that participants were asked to solve

Answer 7

The Materials subsection

Question 8

describes any specific equipment that was used

Answer 8

An Apparatus subsection

Question 9

summarizes each step in the execution of the research, including the groups used in the study, instructions given to the subjects, the experimental manipulation, and specific control features in the design

Answer 9

The Procedure subsection

Question 10

summarizes the data collected and the type of statistic(s) used to analyze the data

Answer 10

Results

Question 11

The results of the statistical tests used are reported with respect to the variables measured and/or manipulated.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The Results section include a description of the results and an explanation of the results.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

The results are often depicted in tables and graphs or figures.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

This is where the results are evaluated and interpreted

Answer 14

Discussion

Question 15

This section begins with a restatement of the predictions of the study and tells whether the predictions were supported.

Answer 15

Discussion

Question 16

This includes a discussion of the relationship between the results and past research and theories.

Answer 16

Discussion

Question 17

This is where criticisms of the study (such as possible confounds) and implications for future research are presented.

Answer 17

Discussion