PSY2012 - General Psychology - Bowman

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.

How to Read a Scientific Article