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Writing the Empirical Manuscript
Using the 6th Edition of the
Publication Manual of the APA
Carlo Magno, PhD.
De La Salle University, Manila
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Objectives
Format an empirical manuscript using the 6th
edition of the Publication Manual of the APA. Identify the basic parts and content of an
empirical report.
Write a reference entry using the APA style
Submit an research report (APA formatted) forreview and publication in a refereed journal.
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Types of articles
Empirical studies original research
Literature review research synthesis andmetanalysis
theoretical article-present and analyze a theory
Methodological article-present new
methodological approach Case studies-case materials of groups
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Ethical considerations in writing
Psychologists do not fabricate and falsify data
Make the data available for the editor Duplicate publications
Piecemeal publication
Reanalysis of published data
Plagiarism Self-plagiarism
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Parts of an empirical report
Title page
Abstract Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion References
Appendices and supplemental materials
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Manuscript elements
Title page
Title Authors name
Institutional affiliation
Author notes
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Juan Dela Cruz
University of the Philippines
Juan Dela Cruz and Juana Dela Cruz
University of the Philippines
Charles Xavier
Richmond School
Rihanna Brooks
Grace Academy
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Abstract Brief comprehensive summary of the of the contentsof the article
First contact
150-250 words Accurate Characteristics: Nonevaluative, Readable, and
concise Content:
The problem Participants and method Basic findings Conclusions and implications
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Example of an abstractThis study constructed a measure of metacognition that is applicable for grade
school students (fourth grade). The constructed measure is domain-specificon the metacognition of mathematical problem solving. There is a need toconstruct a more direct and domain-specific measure of metacognitionspecifically for grade school pupils because of the difficulty in assessmentprocedures for young children. The test is composed of eight items thatmeasure declarative knowledge, conditional knowledge, proceduralknowledge, prediction, planning, evaluation, and two items on monitoring.The test was administered to 280 grade four students in different publicand private schools in the Philippines.The reliability of the test usingCronbachs Alpha is .78, indicating acceptable internal consistency of theitems. Parallel form of reliability was conducted where it was significantlycorrelated with another measure of metacognitive skills (r=.21, p
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Introduction Introduce the problem:
Why is it important?
How is it related to previous work?
What are the hypothesis and objectives? How are the hypothesis and design related?
Theoretical and practical implications?
Summarize relevant arguments and past evidence
Gives the reader a firm sense of what was done andwhy.
End the introduction with a hypothesis
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Method
Participants
Sampling procedure Sample size, power and precision
Measures and covariates
Research design
Experimental manipulations/procedure
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Results
Summarize collected data
Analysis performed on the data Test of significance/Effect size
Tables and figures
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Discussion
Evaluate and interpret the he implications of results Examine, interpret, and qualify the results. Draw inferences and conclusions Content:
Statement that supports/nonsupport for the originalhypothesis
If not supported provide post hoc explanations Similarities and differences between your results and
the work of others Commentary on the importance of your findings Theoretical significance
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References
77 types of references
19 types of references for legal materials
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References
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References
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References
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Reference
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Reference
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Levels of Heading
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Example of Levels of Heading
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Seriations
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Seriations
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Statistical and Mathematical Copy
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Statistical and Mathematical Copy
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Tables
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Figure
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Figure
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Citations
One work by one author
Kessler (2003) found that among epidemiologicalsamples
Early onset results in results in a more persistent
and severe course (Kessler, 2003).In 2003, Kesslers study on epidemiological
samples
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Citation
One work by multiple authors:
Kisangu, Lyaruu, Hosea, and Jospeh (2007) found
Kisangu et al. (2007)m found that
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Citations
Several studies (Derryberry & Reed, 2005a,2005b; Rothbart, 2003a, 2003b)
Several studies (Miller, 1999; Shafranske &Mahoney, 1998)
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Citations
Secondary source:
Allports diary (as cited in Nicholson, 2003)