Writing Skills: Reports Flashcards
1
Q
Name all the sections that should be presented in a scientific report
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Title
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
1
Q
What should the title in a report be
A
an informative and succinct indicator of the content of your study
2
Q
What should the abstract in a report consist of?
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- A brief summary of the aim of the research
- Context to the study
- Details of the sample, methods used, research question
- Conclusions, focussing on implications and future research
3
Q
What should the introduction of a report consist of?
A
Literature review = - Provide a rationale for study based on previous studies
4
Q
What should the methodology of a report consist of?
A
- Clear and replicable account
- of the participants, measures, materials, equipment, etc.
- Written in the past tense
5
Q
What should the results of a report consist of?
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- A summary of the research findings.
- Information about participant flow, recruitment, retention, and attrition.
6
Q
What should he discussion of a report consist of?
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- Address the research problem/question
- Compare findings to those cited in the Introduction
- Evaluate your study
- Future implications
7
Q
What are the main qualities of a scientific report?
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Objective
Accurate
Clear
Knows its audience
Uses of jargon appropriately
8
Q
What are the main APA style guidelines for a scientific report
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- The entire paper written in past tense
- in a 12-point font
- double-spaced
- one-inch margins all around.
