Exam 4: Writing in Psychology
The discussion part of a research paper
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List the parts of a scientific article in APA style,and describe the contents of each.
In APA style, a scientific article typically consists of the following parts:
1. Title Page: This includes the title of the article, the author's name, and the institutional affiliation.
2. Abstract: A brief summary of the article, typically around 150-250 words, that provides an overview of the research question, methods, results, and conclusions.
3. Introduction: This section provides background information on the topic, outlines the research question or hypothesis, and explains the significance of the study.
4. Method: This section describes the research methods and materials used in the study, including the participants, procedures, and any instruments or measures used.
5. Results: This section presents the findings of the study, often using tables, figures, or statistical analyses to summarize the data.
6. Discussion: Here, the authors interpret the results, discuss the implications of the findings, and compare their results to previous research.
7. Conclusion: This section summarizes the main findings of the study and may also suggest directions for future research.
8. References: A list of all the sources cited in the article, presented in APA style.
9. Appendices (if applicable): Additional materials such as questionnaires, data sets, or other supplementary information that is not included in the main text.
Each of these parts serves a specific purpose in communicating the research process and findings to the reader, and together they provide a comprehensive overview of the study.
When you write a paper in APA style,you should report your methods in
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Put the following information into APA style references:
· Mary Ellen Smith,a professor at Dartmouth College,wrote a book entitled "The Understanding of Psychology." It was published by the Fullcourt Press,3500 Forbes Avenue,Pittsburgh,PA 15213 on the 10th of March,2003.
· Andy P.Joker and Bruce A.Riddler wrote a book chapter called "Knowns and Unknowns of Anti-Social Behavior" in 1972.It was published that same year in the Handbook of Interpersonal Relations,which was edited by A.D.Penguin,on pages 719-740.The book was published in Boston by Big City Press.
· In his article,"Revenge as Motivation",Bruce Wayne provides a brief history of the role that anger has played in motivating pro-social behavior.It is found on pages 25-42 of volume 2 of the Gotham Journal of Psychology,which was published in 1963.
· Write a reference for your text book.
After identifying an appropriate journal to which to submit a paper,the researcher should
When an editor has received all the reviews on an article,the editor
Identify a research report from a journal that deals with a topic in which you are interested or have some knowledge.Read the report through the results section but do not read the discussion or conclusion section.Write a discussion section of your own.After you have completed your discussion section,submit it to your instructor or classmates for a critical review.Compare your discussion to the discussion in the report.What do you conclude?
Which one of the following is not a part of the introduction to a research paper?
A key element to a good oral presentation of a research study is
Scientific literature that falls outside the peer review process
____ have become popular ways of presenting research at scientific meetings
A group of people who share common goals,a public forum,common knowledge,and a specialized language is called
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