Module 3: Research Ideas

Question 1

Abstract

Answer 1

Brief description of the entire paper. Describes problem under investigation, purpose of study, participants, general methodology, the findings and the conclusions.

Question 2

Introduction

Answer 2

The problem, relevant previous research, and the purpose and rationale for the study.

Question 3

Method

Answer 3

how the study was conducted (so the research can be reproduced). It has subsections:

• Participants or subjects
• Materials
• Apparatus
• Procedure

Question 4

Participants or subjects

Answer 4

description of the participants and how they were obtained

Question 5

Materials

Answer 5

describes testing materials or type of problem participants were asked to solve

Question 6

Apparatus

Answer 6

describes specific equipment used

Question 7

Procedure

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Results

Answer 8

summarizes data collected

Question 9

Discussion

Answer 9

results are evaluated and interpreted. Typically starts with a statement of the predictions and then whether they were supported