1. LECTURE 14

2. WRITING QUANTITATIVE REPORTS
Outline
WRITING QUANTITATIVE REPORTS
Using the APA styles
9 Major Components

3. 9 Major Components Title Page Abstract Introduction (Chapter 1)
Review of the Literature (Chapter 2)
Method (Chapter 3)
Results (Chapter 4)
Discussion (or Summary, Conclusion, & Implications) (Chapter 5)
Bibliography
Apendices (letters, instruments)

4. Title Page Summarize the main topic About 10 -12 words
Write in Top Heavy style
PREDICTORS OF MATERNAL BEHAVIOR AND THEIR
EFFECTS ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CHLDREN
Bottom Heavy
PREDICTORS OF MATERNAL BEHAVIOR AND
THEIR EFFECTS ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CHLDREN

5. 2. Abstract Comprehensive summary About 120 words
For manuscript submitted for review, typed on separate page.

6. 3. Introduction
Begin with current scenario, country data / statistics, what are the symptoms in the society that make you want to study the problem. Place the problem in the context of other research literature
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study (May incorporate under Statement of Problem, check with your supervisor)
Research Objectives

7. Theoretical Framework
Conceptual Model
Conceptual and Operational Definitions
Rationale for the Present Study (May include under Statement of Problem, check with your supervisor)

8. 4. Review of Literature
Inform reader about previous research conducted on the topic being research.
Also reflect how knowledgeable writer is on the topic.
Review studies which have focused on the DV.
Indicates the theory (if any) on which the study is based; critique and weigh studies as theory is built.
Identify knowledge gap.

9. Present review in logical and comprehensive manner
Present review in logical and comprehensive manner. Organize with reference to the objectives of the study.
Write a summary paragraph which identifies all the major variables found to influence or related to the DV. Add a statement to show how your research topic flows from or adds to the research reviewed.

10. 5. Method Location of Study
Sampel (number, selection, characteristics)
Measures (Instrumentation)
Procedure / Data Collection

11. 6. Results
Results of data analysis and statistical significance testing
Include tables and figures.

12. 7. Discussion Interpret and evaluate your results
State whether hypotheses were supported.
Answer basic questions
what your study contribute?
how study helped to solve study problem?
what conclusion and theoretical implications can be drawn from your study?)

13. Summary: Lecture 14
Students will state what they have learned in Lecture 14.