Types of Research Reports - Arkansas Tech University



Types of Research Reports

1 Journal Articles (define refereed)

1 Peer review

2 Blind review

3 Primary vs. secondary source

2 Presentations at conferences

3 Theses and Dissertations

4 Books

Content of Research Journal Articles

1 Abstract – 100 to 200 words max

2 Introduction

1 Variables under study

2 Purpose

3 Research questions/ or hypotheses

4 Literature review

5 Theoretical framework

6 Significance

3 Methodology

1 Sample

2 Research design

3 Measurement tools

4 Data collection

5 Procedures

4 Results-findings

1 Statistical tests

2 Value of calculated statistic

3 Significance (statistical) .05 or .01 usually

5 Discussion

1 Interpretation of the results in light of previous research, theoretical framework, or clinical relevance

2 Implication for practice

3 Limitations

4 Implications for further research

6 References

Style of quantitative journal articles or research reports

1 Compact

2 Jargon

3 Objective

4 Statistical information-meaning of statistical significance

Reading research

1 Use a photocopy

2 Go slowly

3 Skip the statistics at first

4 Read for a purpose

Summarize

Critique each element

1 Substantive – importance to nursing/patient care

2 Theoretical

3 Methodology

4 Interpretive

5 Ethical

6 Style

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