Report writing Flashcards
Report writing
This is an important part of the research process where investigators present their research, findings and conclusions to be submitted to a journal.
Abstract
This is presented at the beginning of a report and summarises the research. It outlines the aim, method, participants, results and discussion and is very useful when deciding if you want to read the entire article.
Pilot study
A pilot study is a small-scale trial run of a method to identify any practical or ethical problems and resolve them.
Introduction
Gives some context about the area of research and background research. This part will also explain the rationale for this specific piece of research. Finishes with aim and hypothesis.
Method
Step by step outline of how the study was carried out. Includes Participants, Design, Apparatus, Procedure sections
Results
This section of the report will firstly present the raw data and give a written summary of this along with descriptive statistics/graphs. Outcome of inferential statistical test.
Discussion
States the conclusion and relates this to background research. Further to this any criticisms of the study will be presented along with possible improvements and suggestions for future research.
References
This is a record of all the sources of information the researcher/s have used such as books or journal articles.
Appendices
This section is used to include any further information or analyses that may be of use to the reader e.g. raw data, materials, instructions, statistical calculations
Peer review
Before scientific research can be published it is reviewed by others who are experts in the same field as the research completed. They review work to ensure it has been carried out appropriately and is of a high quality; if it is not then they can reject it and journals will not publish the work in order to maintain scientific credibility.
