structure of a report

What is the structure of a journal report? (All ideal men [play] red dead redemption)

Abstract

Introduction

Method

Results

Discussion

Reference

Abstract?

200 word summary of the study.

What does the abstract include?

Aims, hypotheses, method, results, conclusion

Introduction?

A review of previous research

How is the introduction organised?

Like a funnel - broad to specific

Method?

A detailed description of what the researcher did

What does the method include?

Design, sample, apparatus and materials, procedure, major ethical issues

Results?

Details about research findings

What do the results for qualitative data include?

Themes

What do the results for quantative data include? x2

Inferential statistical tests

Descriptive statistics- charts, measures of central tendency, tables, measures of dispersion

Discussion?

Purpose is to interpret results of the study

What does the discussion include? x4

Relationship to previous research - what is means

Explanation of results - why?

Consideration of methodology - problems or improvement areas

Implications for psychological theory - possible real life applications

Reference?

Complete list of all articles or books the researcher has used and mentioned in a report.

Structure of book reference?

Surname, initals (date) Title. Place of publication: publisher