RESARCH Flashcards
(29 cards)
What should a title page include?
The title should describe contents clearly and precisely, avoiding wasted words, abbreviations, jargon, and overly broad terms.
What are examples of good and poor titles?
Good Titles – The Relationship of Luteinizing Hormone to Obesity in the Zucker Rat
Poor Titles – An Investigation of Hormone Secretion and Weight in Rats Fat Rats: Are Their Hormones Different?
What should be included in the abstract?
Extract key points from each section, including main objectives, methods, important results, and major conclusions.
Do NOT include references to figures, tables, or sources.
What is the purpose of the background of the problem?
Describe the problem investigated and present relevant background or contextual materials.
What is the theoretical and conceptual framework?
Reveal the plan of organization and present a theoretical framework as the basis of the conceptual framework.
What should the research hypothesis include?
Present null/alternative hypothesis/hypotheses for quantitative research.
What is the importance of the study?
Address conflicts or unanswered questions in existing research and explain the focus and specific purpose of the paper.
What should be included in the scope and limitations of the study?
Present the boundaries of the research.
What is the goal of the review of related literature and studies?
Build your essay around points you want to make, integrating sources into discussions.
What should the methodology chapter include?
Explain the research design, population, sampling method, data collection procedure, statistical treatment of data, and data analysis.
What should be presented in the results and discussions chapter?
Present results for each statement of the problem using graphs, tables, and figures, and include data analysis methods.
What should be included in the summary of findings?
Discuss whether the study achieved its goal, provide evidence for conclusions, and avoid overgeneralization.
What should conclusions summarize?
Summarize the most important findings and explain how results relate to expectations and literature cited.
What should recommendations suggest?
Suggest further research, theoretical implications, practical applications, and how findings fit into a broader context.
What is included in the references section?
List all sources cited in the research paper.
What is the purpose of the appendix?
Provide supplementary material that supports the research paper.
What writing format does STI follow for research papers?
American Psychological Association (APA) format
APA is one of the most widely used formats in academic writing.
What is the required paper size for an APA research paper?
White 8 ½ x 11” paper
This standard size is commonly used in academic settings.
What should be the margin size for all sides of the paper?
One (1) inch
This applies to the top, bottom, left, and right margins.
What font size and type should be used throughout the paper?
12-pt., Times New Roman
This font is preferred for its readability.
What is the required spacing for the entire document?
Double-space
This includes appendices, footnotes, tables, and figures.
How should spacing be formatted after punctuation within sentences?
Space once after commas, colons, and semicolons; space twice after sentence-ending punctuation
This guideline helps maintain clarity in written text.
What is the alignment requirement for text in an APA research paper?
Flush left or aligned to the left
This creates an uneven right margin.
What is a running head in an APA research paper?
A short title located at the top of each page, flush left
It should not exceed 50 characters including punctuation and spacing.
