Instruction
Abstract: One paragraph, between 150-250 words, put on a separate page
~The purpose of the study was to...
~Characteristics of participants and what they did ( essential features only – so if gender was not a variable, do not list how many males and females)
~Did the results support your hypothesis? •As predicted, ...
~Finish with a brief conclusion, any implication
Discussion: interpret you findings, summarize the introduction and restating the hypothesis. "The results supported the hypothesis... then explain how"
~Compare results to past research findings and theories (make sure to reference past work appropriately) your interpretations.
~Explain the results and why did you get these findings
~Implications of the results-
~how do your results fit in with past research and/or real life usage? If you had different findings, why? What do they add? Practical implications
~Flaws or concerns of the study if serious – limitations should be what can and cannot conclude from your study – do not undermine your research