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Research Article Structure
Research based articles often include several of the following sections:
Title & Author Information
Briefly summarizes the subject or purpose of the article & documents the author's credentials in the field of study.
Abstract
Summarizes the research study and results of the study.
Introduction
States the hypothesis or purpose of the research.
Review of Literature
Summarizes previous research or what has already been written on the subject.
Methodology
Describes what kind(s) of research methods were used in this project and how the study or survey were constructed and implemented
Findings/Results
Collates and summarizes the data collected and calculates totals or trends.
Conclusions/Discussion
Discusses applications or implications of the findings/results.
Further Study
Suggests areas where more complete data or findings are needed and related areas for future research.
Works Cited/References
Lists the sources cited by the author(s) of the article.
