Sections of a Research Article
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Sections of a Research Article
Research articles follow a standard format and usually include the following sections: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references. In this assignment, you will explain each of the sections of a research article and illustrate your understanding of each section utilizing the assigned article. Review the assigned article by Swendsen, Conway, Degenhardt, Glantz, Jin, Merikangas, Sampson, & Kessler (2010) closely prior to writing your paper. In a three to four page paper:
The Sections of a Research Article paper
•Must be written in your own words and may not include quotations. Papers including quotes will not be accepted. All content from outside sources must be paraphrased and cited appropriately.
•Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
•Must include a separate title page with the following:
?Title of paper
?Student’s name
?Course name and number
?Instructor’s name
?Date submitted
•Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
•Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
•Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Resources:
Kumar, R. (2014). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners (4th ed.). London, UK: SAGE Publications.
Chapter 1: Research: A Way of Thinking. Retrieved from https://www.uk.sagepub.com/upm-data/62940_Kumar.pdf
Chapter 2: The Research Process: A Quick Glance. Retrieved from https://www.sagepub.com/kumar4e/Kumar_Chapter_2.pdf
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Swendsen, J., Conway, K. P., Degenhardt, L., Glantz, M., Jin, R., Merikangas, K. R., Sampson, N., & Kessler, R. C. (2010). Mental disorders as risk factors for substance use, abuse and dependence: Results from the 10-year follow-up of the National Comorbidity Survey. Addiction, 105, 1117–1128. doi: 10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.02902.x
•This article describes the results of a study examining the relationship between mental disorders and substance use, and should be reviewed closely prior to completing this week’s quiz and assignment. The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the PubMed Central database.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2910819/
Websites
Agius, R. (2006). Association and cause. Retrieved from https://www.agius.com/hew/resource/assoc.htm
•This website describes the difference between cause and association in health research.
Fischer, B. A. & Zigmond, M. J. (2004). Components of a research article. Retrieved from https://www2.yk.psu.edu/sites/bee11/files/2011/03/Components-of-a-Research-Article.pdf
•This article describes each of the sections of a research article.
Recommended Resources
Article
Farrugia, P., Petrisor, B. A., Farrokhyar, F., & Bhandari, M. (2010). Research questions, hypotheses and objectives. Canadian Journal of Surgery, 53(4), 278-281. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2912019/
•This article discusses important considerations in the development of a research question and a hypothesis and in defining objectives for research.
Websites
Boston University School of Public Health. (2013). Causal Inference. Retrieved from https://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/MPH-Modules/EP/EP713_Causality/index.html
•This website provides an overview of how cause and association are determined in health research.
Trochim, W. M. (2006). The Research Methods Knowledge Base, 2nd Edition. Foundations. Retrieved from https://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/intres.php
•The Research Methods Knowledge Base is a comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods. You are encouraged to review the entire website, in addition to the Foundations section.
