Laguidao, Bryce Emmanuel

Practical Research: The INTRODUCTION

The following are true or false about writing the introduction part of your meta analysis
research. Write whether the following statements are true or false. If the statement is false,
explain why the statement is false.
1. The introduction of a meta-analysis research paper should provide a clear and concise
background of the topic being analyzed.
2. The introduction section is where the results of the analysis are presented.
3. In the introduction, the research question or hypothesis should be clearly stated.
4. The introduction of a meta-analysis research paper does not need to justify the need for
the study.
5. The introduction should provide a brief overview of the existing literature on the topic.
6. The introduction should not include the objectives of the meta-analysis.
7. The introduction can conclude with a brief summary of what the rest of the paper will
discuss.
8. The introduction should not mention the criteria for including or excluding studies in the
meta-analysis.
9. The introduction of a meta-analysis paper does not need to explain the relevance or
importance of the study.
10.The introduction should provide a clear definition of the key terms and concepts used in
the study.
ANSWERS:
1. True
2. False – there is a separate section for results, and not in the introduction section of the paper
3. True
4.False – a meta-analysis paper should justify the need for the study through showing the
limitations of existing studies and why the meta-analysis is necessary. It is also included in the
“essential” parts of an introduction.
5.True
6.False - It should include objectives to explain the aims of the study, also included in “essential”
parts of an introduction.
7.True
8. False – because the introduction should mention what the study includes and what the study
is limited to, once again this is included in the “essential” parts of an introduction
9. False – A meta-analysis introduction should explain its relevance to justify what it contributes
to pre-existing studies about the topic.
10.True

A. Directions: Create an MLA citation for each item below following the guidelines for source type provided. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1.

 Book Title: The Great Gatsby

 Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

2.

 Article title: The Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity

 Authors: Jane Doe and John Smith
 Journal Title: Environmental Science
 Volume: 25
 Issue: 3
 Year: 2023
 Pages: 45-60

3.

 Article title: The Benefits of Exercise

 Website name: Health.com
  URL: www.health.com/exercise
 Accessed date: April 1,

4.

 Chapter title: Modern Art Movements

 Book title: History of Art
 Editor: Emily Brown
 Publisher: Art Publications
 Year: 2019
 Pages: 120-135

5.

 Article Title: New Study on Mars Exploration

 Newspaper name: The New York Times
 Publication Date: March 15, 2024
 Page number: A5

A. Directions: Create an MLA citation for each item below following the guidelines for source type provided. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1.

 Book Title: The Great Gatsby

 Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald

2.

 Article title: The Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity

 Authors: Jane Doe and John Smith
 Journal Title: Environmental Science
 Volume: 25
 Issue: 3
 Year: 2023
 Pages: 45-60

3.

 Article title: The Benefits of Exercise

 Website name: Health.com
 URL: www.health.com/exercise
 Accessed date: April 1,

4.

 Chapter title: Modern Art Movements

 Book title: History of Art
 Editor: Emily Brown
 Publisher: Art Publications
 Year: 2019
 Pages: 120-135

5.

 Article Title: New Study on Mars Exploration

 Newspaper name: The New York Times
 Publication Date: March 15, 2024
 Page number: A5
1. Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby.

2. Doe, Jane, and John Smith. "The Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity." Environmental Science 25.3 (2023): 45-60.

3. "The Benefits of Exercise." *Health.com*, www.health.com/exercise. Accessed April 1.

4. Brown, Emily. "Modern Art Movements." History of Art, Art Publications, 2019, pp. 120-135.

5. "New Study on Mars Exploration." The New York Times, 15 March 2024, p. A5.