research article summary

1. Summary

Article summary no longer than 2 1/2 pages, single-spaced.

2. Background

Sufficient background (usually 1 paragraph) to explain the reasoning behind the research

3. Format

Summary is written in a clear and concise manner. Research question(s) and hypotheses are stated. The methods are briefly described including dependent variables measured and data analysis used. Results, and their importance, were described. Key implications of the results were explained and interpreted.

4. Competency

Summary written using complete sentences and paragraphs that are grammatically correct. Direct quotes were avoided. No spelling mistakes were present. All work was written in the student’s own words.

*Any plagiarism will result in a grade of 0.