Research Methods in HPER (22-636)

Credit: Acupuncture Council of Ireland​

Original, primary research article sections:

• Title & Author Information:  briefly summarizes the subject or purpose of the article & documents the author's credentials in the field of study

• Abstract:  summarizes the research study and results of the study

• Introduction:  states the hypothesis or purpose of the research

• Review of Literature:  summarizes previous research that relates significantly to the research study/hypothesis. 

• Methodology:  describes what kind(s) of research methods were used and how the study was constructed/implemented

• Findings/Results:  collates and summarizes the data collected and calculates totals or trends, statistically significant findings, etc.

• Conclusions/Discussion:  discusses applications or implications of the findings/results

• Further Study:  suggests areas where more complete data or findings are needed and related areas for future research

• Works Cited/References:   lists the sources cited by the author(s) of the article