Reporting investigations

Question 1

Journal articles

Answer 1

1) Abstract
2) Introduction
3) Methods
4) Results
5) Discussion
6) References

Question 2

Abstract ?

Answer 2

Overview of the study (150-200 words).

Question 3

Introduction ?

Answer 3

• Sets the scene
• Discusses previous research
• Reasons for the study
• States aims / Hypothesis

Question 4

Methods ?

Answer 4

• States experimental design
• Participants / Sampling methods
• Description of materials used
• Procedures
• Ethical issues.

Question 5

Results ?

Answer 5

• Descriptive statistics e.g graphs.
• Inferential statistics (Statistical tests).

Question 6

Discussion ?

Answer 6

• Summary of the results
• Relationships to previous research
• Consideration of methodology
• Implications of the research

Question 7

References ?

Answer 7

• Details of any articles or books mentioned in the research.
• Each institution has their own methods.