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Discussion Section 5: Summarizing an Empirical Article

Discussion Section 5: Summarizing an Empirical Article. What is an empirical article?. Definition : A study in which the results are based on evidence, not just theory Hypotheses Scientific experiment or observation Data generation. A Comparison . Empirical Article vs.

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Discussion Section 5: Summarizing an Empirical Article

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  1. Discussion Section 5: Summarizing an Empirical Article

  2. What is an empirical article? • Definition: A study in which the results are based on evidence, not just theory • Hypotheses • Scientific experiment or observation • Data generation

  3. A Comparison Empirical Article vs. Literature Review Case Study Book Chapter

  4. Components of an Empirical Article • Abstract • Introduction • Method • Results • Discussion • References

  5. Abstract • Brief, comprehensive summary of the study (120-word limit) • Include key words

  6. Introduction • Review the current study’s background • Introduces the study question (1) Why is this question important? (2) How does it relate to previous findings? • State the current study’s purpose and rationale

  7. Method • Describes how the study was conducted • Divided into subsections: -Participants -Measures -Procedure

  8. Results • Discusses statistical procedures • Summarizes collected data • May include tables and figures • Include results that run counter to your hypothesis

  9. Discussion • Evaluate and interpret implications of the results • Importance of your findings • Limitations of your study • Directions for future research in the area

  10. References • Must include all citations from the paper • APA Style Examples Journal Article, One Author: Simon, A. (2000). Perceptual comparisons through the mind’s eye. Memory & Cognition, 23,635-647. Journal Article, Two or More Authors: Becker, M. B., & Rozek, S. J. (1995). Welcome to the energy crisis. Journal of Social Issues, 32, 230-343.

  11. References Journal Article, Six or More Authors: Eisen, J. L., Mancebo, M. A., Pinto, A., Coles, M. E., Pagano, M. E., Stout, R., et al. (2006). Impact of obsessive-compulsive disorder on quality of life. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 47, 270-275.

  12. Paper Criteria

  13. The Assignment • Summarize an empirically based journal article • Article addresses a form of treatment for psychological disorders covered (will be covered) in class • No more than 3 pages

  14. Paper Should Include…

  15. Summary of Article (10 points) • Why the researchers felt that the study was necessary and what their hypotheses were at the start of the study • A description of the participants and how study was conducted, including materials used • Results of the study; not necessarily the statistics but in your own words what the authors found • What the authors describe as limitations of the study and recommendations for future research

  16. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Study (10 points) • This is in your own opinion • Use specific examples to support your opinion. • Include ideas you have to improve such a study for the future. What could the next steps be for this type of research?

  17. Official APA Citation (2 points) • The general APA format for referencing journal articles can be found in the APA Style Manual

  18. Overall Writing Skills (6 points) • Grammar • Punctuation • Spelling • Clarity • If in doubt, take your paper to the campus writing center (110 English-Philosophy Building, 335-0188, http://www.uiowa.edu/~writing) • DO NOT PLAGIARIZE

  19. Include the article (2 points) • Attach a copy of the journal article you summarize to your paper

  20. About Plagiarism Key point; Give credit to the source if you are borrowing someone’s ideas or writing (e.g., provide citation, use quotation marks)

  21. Tips Allow enough time Scan the article first, and then read for depth Take notes while reading (try taking notes using your own words to avoid plagiarism)

  22. Paper is due in Lecture Monday, November 12, 2007

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