Abstract

• APA format

• A brief summary of the topic

• 250 words or less

• Double spaced

• Uses the language of the selected field

• States the general result of the study

• Describes the problem + some background research

• Declares participants of the study

• Offers applications of the study

​Reference

• ​Hanging indent

• Entries organized alphabetically

• Double spaced

• APA format

​Introduction

• States the problem

• Discusses background information

• Discusses the importance of the topic

• States hypotheses (and null hypothesis)

• Relates to other studies in the field

Methods & Materials

• Includes specific details about procedure

• Lists the materials used in great detail

• Describes characteristics of study participants

• Includes details on any methods of sampling or data collection

• Avoids bias, points out possible sources of bias

​Results

• Supports information with graphs or other visual evidence

• Calculates the significance of findings through statistical analysis

• Raw data is not used

• Report any missing data or problems with the surveys

​Description/Conclusion

• Summarizes information and explains data

• Includes possible errors and methods of improvement

• Talks about future applications and continued research

• Restates hypothesis and why problem is important

• "Wraps up" entire paper