Major part of psychology for researchers, students, clinicians, etc… Difference between journal article and popular press articles Scholarly Journal-

Written specifically for others in the field◦ Specific format and precise language

Other contents of scholarly journal articles

1.) Library

2.) Google Scholar

3.) PSYInfo or PSYArticles

Searchable Computerized databases utilized by Clinton Community College

PSYInfo is a larger database storing both full text articles and references to articles where full text is not available

PSYArticles only has full text articles

How to use

1.) Title Page 2.) Abstract 3.) Introduction 4.) Method 5.) Results 6.) Discussion 7.) References

This is APA (American Psychological Association) format

Abstract- Concise summary of research◦ Approximately 200 words

Provides overview

Discusses background literature

Discusses reasoning for current study and the hypothesis

Thorough description of research methods used and study protocol

3 separate sections:◦ 1.) Participants

◦ 2.) Materials

◦ 3.) Procedure

Complex statistical work presented here◦ Numerical data, figures, tables, graphs

No actual conclusions stated

Typically consists of 3 things:

◦ Conclusions

◦ Limitations

◦ Future Research Direction

Acknowledgement of sources where authors obtained background material or key terminology.

Approved format by APA