Research articles should include a hypothesis, a proposed question. Does the article propose an assumption to be tested? Remember the scientific method.
- Research articles should include a methods section, a description of the subjects, procedures and tools used. Does the article describe the process of testing the research question? It should explain who, what, when, where and how the research was conducted.
- Research articles should include findings, an explanation of conclusions. Does the article explain what was found after the study?
- Research articles should include suggested further research. Does the article give an analysis of the implications from the findings.
- Research articles should be peer reviewed. This is a standard preference of most professors. Research articles should be from a peer reviewed journal. |