Research Article Chart

Criteria and Defining Characteristics Article 1: Article 2: Article 3:
Abstract
After reading the abstract what do you expect to learn from the article?

Introduction: Summarize the following in paragraph form.
• What is the purpose of the study?
• What is the scope of the study?
• What is the rational for the study?
• What is the hypothesis or research question?
• What key concepts and terms are noted?
• Is a review of the literature provided?

Methods: Summarize the following in paragraph form.
• What is the population being sampled?
• What data collection procedure is presented?
• What other procedures are described?

Results: Summarize the following in paragraph form.
• What are the given findings?
• How was data collected?
• Are the findings supported by graphs and charts?
• What does the analysis of data state?
Conclusion: Summarize in paragraph form.
• What is the summary of the study?
• What is the conclusion of the hypothesis?
• What are the questions for future research?
References
• What are the total number of references used in the study?
• List two of the references used.

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