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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.
