Project 1

Transcript

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What is the

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IMRaD format?

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IMRaD format refers to a paper that is structured by four main sections:

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I-ntroduction

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M-ethod

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R-esults

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D-iscussion

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This format is often used for lab reports as well as for reporting any planned, systematic research in the social sciences, natural sciences, or engineering and computer sciences.

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INTRODUCTION

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The introduction explains why this research is important or necessary.

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Begin by describing the problem or situation that motivates the research.

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Move to discussing the current state of research in the field; then reveal a “gap” or problem in the field.

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Finally, explain how the present research is a solution to that problem or gap. If the study has hypotheses, they are presented at the end of the introduction.

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METHOD

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The methods section tells readers how you conducted your study.

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It includes information about your population, sample, methods, and equipment.

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The “gold standard” of the methods section is that it should enable readers to duplicate your study.

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Methods sections typically use subheadings; they are written in past tense, and they use a lot of passive voice. This is typically the least read section of an IMRaD report.