The Spookiest Part of DH School....Research Papers!

Have you ever had to explain why oil pulling isn't as effective as tooth brushing? How about whether charcoal toothpaste is safe? Then this episode is for you!

For our last episode of season 1, please join Amanda and Fatimah Datoo to discuss the contents of a research paper!

This step-by-step guide to writing a research paper will help students understand the importance of research AND how to put all the pieces together to submit a great paper! For providers, it will reinforce the importance of research and how it applies to practice!

Thank you for joining us and see you next season!


Research paper checklist: 

o   Abstract

•    Short summary of the paper. Provides limited information about the article and whether it is what the reader requires. 

o   Introduction

•    Provides the purpose of the paper. Let’s the reader know what the scientific contribution is. 

o   Methodology

•    The “how” of the research. This section reports the methods used to obtain participants, which intervention was tested, and the study design. 

o   Results

•   Tables, graphs, information from study

o   Summary of the findings

•    Discussion
•    Author’s interpretation of study results
•    How results fit within existing body of knowledge
•    Significance of results
•    Limitations of study & future studies recommended 

o   Conclusion

•    Should answer the research question
•    Be sure the results support the conclusion
•    Wraps up the entire paper with NO new information

o   References

•    Check the resources used in your articles – are they up to date? 

o   See this site for a great explanation of how to format your APA 7 papers!

 https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html 

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