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ResearchArticleSummarizationOrganizer.docxResearch Article Summarization
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Abstract
A summary of the research study you are about to read. It is always a good idea to read the abstract first to get a general understanding of the article. Please note that no part of the abstract may be quoted in your research summary.
Introduction
Occurs right after the abstract. Explains why the study in important.
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What is the focus of this research article and why does it matter?
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Literature Review / Conceptual Framework / Theoretical Framework
Describes what research has already been conducted on the topic. AND/OR discusses the theory(ies) the authors used to guide their work.
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What have previous researchers already discovered about the topic?
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Method
In this sections, the authors provide the specific steps they followed in conducting their research. Do not spend too much time on this section. All you want to know is if the authors used tests, surveys, interviews and/ or observations in their research. One – two sentences is sufficient.
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What techniques did the authors use in their research?
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Findings
Here the authors explain what they discovered in conducting their research. This section may include charts or tables if the research involved tests or surveys. It may include transcript excerpts from study participants of their research included interviews or observations of classroom activities. This is a critical part of the article.
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What did the researchers learn?
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Discussion – “So what?!”
In this section the authors will demonstrate why and for whom their findings are significant. It may be that their findings provides new information about the topic that previous research had not revealed. Perhaps the study contradicts (or confirms) what was already known about the topic. Sometimes the author will specifically comment on what their findings mean for schools and/or youth. They may write about their study’s implications for existing rules or policies. This is another critical part of the article. This section is typically useful for your synthesis charts.
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Why is what the researchers learned important? Why should people care?
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What are the key ideas / themes highlighted in the article?
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Key Idea / Theme |
Quotation that Best Reflects the Idea / Theme |
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Research Article Summarization
Graphic Organizer
Abstract
A
summary of the research study you are about to read. It is always a good i
dea to read the abstract first to get a general understanding of the article. Please
note that no part of the abstr
act may be
quoted
in your research summary
.
Introduction
O
ccurs
right after the abstract. Explains why the study in important.
What is the
focus
of
this
research article and why does it matter?
Literature Review /
Conceptual
Framework /
Theoretic
al
Framework
Describes
what research has alr
eady been conducted on the topic. AND/OR discusses the theory(ie
s) the authors used to guide their work.
What
have previous researchers already discovered about the topic
?
Method
In this sections, the authors
provide
the specific steps they
followed
in conducting their research.
Do not spend too much time on this section. All you want to
know is if the authors used tests, surveys, interviews and
/
or observations in th
eir research.
One
–
two
sentences is sufficient.
What
techniques did the authors use in their research
?
Findings
Here the authors
explain
what they discovered in conducting their research. This section may include
charts or tables
if the research involved tests or surveys
. It
may include
transcript
e
xcerpts
from study
participants
of the
ir research included interviews
or
observations of classroom activities.
This is a critical part of the
article.
What
did the researchers learn
?
Discussion
–
“
So what?!
”
Research Article Summarization
Graphic Organizer
Abstract
A summary of the research study you are about to read. It is always a good idea to read the abstract first to get a general understanding of the article. Please
note that no part of the abstract may be quoted in your research summary.
Introduction
Occurs right after the abstract. Explains why the study in important.
What is the focus of this research article and why does it matter?
Literature Review / Conceptual Framework / Theoretical Framework
Describes what research has already been conducted on the topic. AND/OR discusses the theory(ies) the authors used to guide their work.
What have previous researchers already discovered about the topic?
Method
In this sections, the authors provide the specific steps they followed in conducting their research. Do not spend too much time on this section. All you want to
know is if the authors used tests, surveys, interviews and/ or observations in their research. One – two sentences is sufficient.
What techniques did the authors use in their research?
Findings
Here the authors explain what they discovered in conducting their research. This section may include charts or tables if the research involved tests or surveys. It
may include transcript excerpts from study participants of their research included interviews or observations of classroom activities. This is a critical part of the
article.
What did the researchers learn?
Discussion – “So what?!”
