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Imrad Format
Imrad Format
Introduction
Methods
Results
AND
Discussion/Conclusions
Organization of a Paper
Title
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion/Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Note: most scientific journals follow the format of the
Structured Abstract. Occasionally, the Results and Discussion
are combined – when the data need extensive discussion to
allow the reader to follow the train of logic of the research.
Or the IMRAD Format
Did not use any Poor choice and Satisfactory Good choice of Excellent choice of and
Results (25%) appropriate use of theory, choice and use of theory/framework precise usage of theory.
frameworks; arrived at theory, s. Effective use of Highly accurate
arrived at a problematic conclusions are tools. conclusions
completely conclusions passable Good conclusions
misguided
conclusion
Recommendati Misguided Acceptable Solid Highly practical and
Discussion(25 ons are suggestions that recommendations recommendations responsive
%) potentially need to be ; do not entirely that need some recommendations that cut
harmful corrected address the issues adjustments to the heart of the issue