Scientific Documentation in Research
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (PSH IV) TERM PAPER
SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION IN RESEARCH
ARDEEP PANESAR
PSYCHOLOGY (HONS.) II YEAR
52
A Scientific Research is a systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena. An important step in research is To Publish good research data correctly. Reporting The Research is essential for the progress of science and also to maintain the self-correcting nature of science it is important to publish good data, that is, it is required to assess the reliability of the findings and the soundness of the conclusions.
There are Specific Rules that should be followed in organising and presenting research results. These rules are a great convenience for both the writer and the reader. The provide structure for the report and a uniform method of presentation, making it easier for the reader to understand and evaluate the report. Thus, the scientific journals in all disciplines specify the format, or writing style, that articles submitted to the journal are to follow. For Publishing the Research in Psychology, the 2001 revision of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2001b) is used as the official arbiter of style for almost all of the journals in psychology and education. This provides a uniformity in the format across various researches.
The APA Manual is guided by Principles of “Specificity and Sensitivity”. First, papers should be written at a level of specificity and detail that will allow others to replicate the research. Second, papers should be free on inappropriate of language that might be interpreted as biased and insensitive.
APA Publications include: * Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (fifth edition, 2001) * A Student Workbook and training guide for the Publication Manual (Gelfand & Walker, 2001) * APA-Style Helper, which is a computer program that works
SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION IN RESEARCH
ARDEEP PANESAR
PSYCHOLOGY (HONS.) II YEAR
52
A Scientific Research is a systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena. An important step in research is To Publish good research data correctly. Reporting The Research is essential for the progress of science and also to maintain the self-correcting nature of science it is important to publish good data, that is, it is required to assess the reliability of the findings and the soundness of the conclusions.
There are Specific Rules that should be followed in organising and presenting research results. These rules are a great convenience for both the writer and the reader. The provide structure for the report and a uniform method of presentation, making it easier for the reader to understand and evaluate the report. Thus, the scientific journals in all disciplines specify the format, or writing style, that articles submitted to the journal are to follow. For Publishing the Research in Psychology, the 2001 revision of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2001b) is used as the official arbiter of style for almost all of the journals in psychology and education. This provides a uniformity in the format across various researches.
The APA Manual is guided by Principles of “Specificity and Sensitivity”. First, papers should be written at a level of specificity and detail that will allow others to replicate the research. Second, papers should be free on inappropriate of language that might be interpreted as biased and insensitive.
APA Publications include: * Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (fifth edition, 2001) * A Student Workbook and training guide for the Publication Manual (Gelfand & Walker, 2001) * APA-Style Helper, which is a computer program that works
References: 2. Paul C. Cozby. (2003, eight edition) Methods in Behavioural Research, McGraw-Hill 3