1. How to decode a Journal Article

2.  Your report should be a complete, comprehensive and logical summary, explanation and analysis of your research.  It is important to clearly explain your purpose, your method, and your analysis to ensure that the reader can follow your logic.  Be sure to follow the checklists in your handout.

3.  A report is organized in a linear and logical fashion using APA Citation  You will use titles, subtitles, and sub-subtitles as necessary:  Keep formatting standard  Consider using “Styles” in Word  Use 12pt. Font  Create a header with the title, your name and the page number

4. Notice the Reliable Source Hypothesis Method Results Comment/Conclusions Useful for Research

6. Headings are placed in the centre and are bold Subheadings are in italics and left justified Notice the quantifiers in the body of the report

7. Data can be in the body of the report (or as an appendix) The results are also described using full sentences but using numerals not words

8. You will put your Bibliography on a separate page