Research article Basics
Research article Basics
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Based on original research
Considered a primary source
Have a relatively standardized format with:
Introduction
Literature review
Methodology
Results
Discussion
References/works cited
Key Terms
Key Terms
Research articles contain original research, so sections are often written in the third person and use phrases like "our study," "we hypothesized," or "our analysis." Other terms you may see include . . .
Study or Case Study
Observation
Questionnaire or Survey
Interview
Longitudinal
Sampling
Prediction or theorize
Method
Responses
Data
Findings
Results
Discussion
Implications
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Purpose
Purpose
Conduct an original study with author's unique investigation
Research
Research
Based on original research conducted by the authors of the paper.
Writing
Writing
Authors formulate research question (thesis), collect raw data, and conduct study.
Research paper provides overview of study (methodology) and analysis of study findings and/or data
Analysis
Analysis
Provides a detailed report of all steps in the research process, including hypothesis, background of the study, methodology, results, and interpretation of findings
Discussion section provides analysis of implications of the study's results
How does the study contribute to existing literature within the subject?
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