3I'S | LECTURE 02

• L2 | 1.0. RESEARCH ARTICLE

  • A journal article in which the authors report on the research they did. Research articles are always primary sources. Whether or not a research article is peer reviewed depends on the journal that publishes it.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • TITLE & AUTHORS
  • The title of the research paper and the names of the authors who contributed to it. This section usually appears at the beginning of the paper.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • ABSTRACT
  • A concise summary of the research paper, usually around 150-250 words (but 150 max. in this lesson), providing an overview of the study's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • INTRODUCTION
  • The section where the background information of the research topic is provided, along with the research question or hypothesis and the objectives of the study.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • METHODOLOGY
  • Describes the methods and procedures used to conduct the research, including details about the study design, data collection techniques, and statistical analysis.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • RESULTS
  • Presents the findings of the research, often through tables, graphs, or figures, along with a written description of the results.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • DISCUSSION
  • Analyzes and interprets the results in the context of existing literature, discussing the implications of the findings and addressing any limitations or potential biases in the study.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • CONCLUSION
  • Summarizes the main findings of the research and highlights their significance, often restating the research question or hypothesis and suggesting directions for future research.
• L2 | 1.2. PATTERN FOR PUBLISHED RESEARCH ARTICLES

  • REFERENCES
  • A list of all the sources cited in the research paper, typically presented in a specific citation style (e.g., APA, MLA), providing readers with the necessary information to locate the original sources.
• L2 | 1.3. FORMAT

  Font style - Arial
• L2 | 1.3. FORMAT

  • Size - 10
• L2 | 1.3. FORMAT

  • Spacing - Single line spacing
• L2 | 1.3. FORMAT

  • Margin - 1 inch
• L2 | 1.3. FORMAT

  • Paper size - A4
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • TITLE
  • Use bold for your article title, with an initial capital letter for any proper nouns.
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • ABSTRACT
  • Italicized with a maximum of 150 words.
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • HEADINGS LEVELS

  1. FIRST LEVEL
  2. SECOND LEVEL
  3. THIRD LEVEL
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • First-level
  • Headings should be bold, with an initial capital letter for any proper nouns with a font size of 12.
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • SECOND LEVEL
  • Headings researchers name first name first (alphabetical by surname) with a font size of 12.
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • Third-level
  • Headings should be in italics with a font size of 8
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • TABLES AND FIGURES
  • Show clearly in your article text where the tables and figures should appear.
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
  • If you are submitting a data availability statement for your article, include it within the text of your manuscript, before your 'References' section. Remember to give it the heading 'Data Availability Statement' so that readers can easily find it.
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
  • Also sometimes called a 'Data Access Statement'
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT
  • Tells the reader where the research data associated with a paper is available, and under what conditions the data can be accessed. They also include links (where applicable) to the data set.
• L2 | 2.0. ARTICLE FORMAT

  • RUNNING HEADS AND RECEIVED DATES
  • These are not required when submitting a manuscript for review. They will be added during the production process if your article is accepted for publication.