Credit: Acupuncture Council of Ireland
Original, primary research article sections:
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- Title & Author Information: briefly summarizes the subject or purpose of the article & documents the author's credentials in the field of study
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- Abstract: summarizes the research study and results of the study
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- Introduction: states the hypothesis or purpose of the research
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- Review of Literature: summarizes previous research that relates significantly to the research study/hypothesis.
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- Methodology: describes what kind(s) of research methods were used and how the study was constructed/implemented
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- Findings/Results: collates and summarizes the data collected and calculates totals or trends, statistically significant findings, etc.
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- Conclusions/Discussion: discusses applications or implications of the findings/results
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- Further Study: suggests areas where more complete data or findings are needed and related areas for future research
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- Works Cited/References: lists the sources cited by the author(s) of the article
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