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Features of a research article - Coggle Diagram
Features of a research article
First pieces of information
Information we usually have at the top
of the page
Name of the journal
Number of the issue
Year of publication
Digital object identifier
Author’s name and their affiliation
Title of the article
Format
Key components
Abstract
summarizes the whole article
Background information
Aims of the research
Methodology
Research
Introduction
introduction of the topic and illustrates how
the article contributes to existing knowledge
on the subject
Establishes a territory
Establishes a niche
Occupies the niche
Literature review
review of existing research and theory
on the topic
Method
in this section the method used to conduct
the research are reported
Describe the data and method used
Explain how the data were collected and how the methods were employed
Justify how and why the data the data were selected
Data
visuals are often used to present data
( tables, figures, pie charts and bar charts)
Analysis and results
discussion of the kind of analysis that
was conducted on the data and the results
Conclusion
Explanation of the importance of the research
And discussion on where future research
on the topic should be headed
Acknowledgments
to thank all those who have helped
in carrying out the research
Citations and Bibliography
Reference to the source
Characteristics of the language used
in academic writing
Concision
Headings and subheadings
Research verbs
Reporting verbs
Passive voice by -ing
Passive voice by noun
Present perfect to sum up
Hedging language
Signposting
Useful tips to read journal articles:
Read the abstract first
Read the introduction and discussion/ conclusion next
Read about methods next
Read the analysis and results