reporting psychological investigations

• What is the purpose of a psychology report?

  To inform psychologists about a study
• What key information does a report provide?

  Why the study was conducted and findings
• What is the typical format of a psychology report?

  Abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, references
• Why is the abstract written last?

  It summarizes the entire paper effectively
• How does an abstract aid in the research process?

  It helps identify relevant papers quickly
• What does the introduction section provide?

  Background theory and research rationale
• What is the purpose of the method section?

  To guide replication of the study
• What are the components of the method section in a psychology report?

  • Design: research methods used
  • Participants: number and characteristics
  • Materials: equipment and tools needed
  • Procedure: step-by-step guide of the study
• What is included in the results section?

  Objective summary of collected data
• What does the discussion section analyze?

  Meaning of the data and implications
• What is the role of the references section?

  To credit sources and avoid plagiarism
• What referencing format do psychologists typically use?

  Harvard referencing format
• How should references be formatted in the text?

  Author's surname, date, and page number
• What are some tips for creating a reference section in university?

  • Use a Word document for references
  • Follow the DOI for formatted references
  • Organize references in alphabetical order
• Why is it important to read the reference section of a paper?

  To find related studies and sources
• What should you do if you want to find related studies quickly?

  Check the reference section of articles
• What are the strengths of using abstracts in research?

  • Saves time in literature review
  • Quickly identifies relevant studies
  • Summarizes key findings and methods
• What are the key components of a psychology report?

  • Abstract: summary of the study
  • Introduction: background and rationale
  • Method: how the study was conducted
  • Results: data collected
  • Discussion: interpretation of findings
  • References: sources used