Reporting on investigations Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is an abstract
provides the reader a brief summary of the study
What should be included in an abstract?
one sentence outlining the:
- aim
- hypothesis
- sample
- procedure
- results
- conclusion
What is an introduction?
Introduces the background of a study
- provides background info on theories and concepts relevant to the study
What is a method
describe how the study was done in a way that is replicable
What should be included in a method
- design
- ppts-
- materials
- procedure
What are results
summarise the findings of the study clearly and accuratley
What should be included in results
- descriptive statistics (tables graphs etc)
- inferential statistics
- qualitative research
What is a discussion?
Lengthy section of the report that should include:
- summary of findings
- implications of research
- limitations of the investigation
- practical applications
- suggestions for future research
What is a reference
to inform the readers about the sources of the information so they can gain further knowledge
How do you write a book reference
- surname
- first name initials
- date
- title
- publisher
How do you write a journal article reference?
- surname
- first name initial
- date
- title
- volume
- issue number
- page numbers
What are an appendices
provide information not in the report
