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This guide is based on a course for High-Impact Writing taught by Ulrike Muller
Methods
"The methods section of a research paper provides the information by which a study’s validity is judged. Therefore, it requires a clear and precise description of how an experiment was done, and the rationale for why specific experimental procedures were chosen." From Kallet 204
Function
communicate to your reader that your research is reproducible and transparent
Style
use active voice whenever possible
Structure
See resources below
Resources
Resources
How to write the Methods section
How to write the Methods section
Kallet, Richard H. "How to write the methods section of a research paper." Respiratory care 49.10 (2004): 1229-1232. pdf
Writing tips relevant to the Methods section
Writing tips relevant to the Methods section
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