Quiz 2 (Abstract and Introduction)

Question 1

What are the components of abstract?

Answer 1

Clearly and concisely summarizing the problem, research question, subjects, procedures, major findings, and implications
Background, aims, methods & procedures, outcomes & results, conclusions

Question 2

What are the components of introduction?

Answer 2

• general statement of the problem
• the rationale for the study
• review of the literature
• research questions and hypotheses

Question 3

Types of journals?

Answer 3

• Meta-analyses (primary)
• Review articles (secondary)

Question 4

Research Sources: Primary/Secondary…

Answer 4

• Primary sources: reports of research or study by the investigator who conducted it; new findings; newly generated analyses (journal articles, conference abstracts, theses)
• Secondary sources: descriptions and interpretations of primary sources; helpful with providing the big picture (textbooks)
• Tertiary sources: broad summaries, great for providing an overall sense of a new topic (handbooks, or wikipedia)

Question 5

Analyze example of Abstract and Introduction

Answer 5

know the difference between each component of abstract and introduction