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Choosing Journal Articles Louise Livesey Academic Skills Adviser This workshop will... −Help you decide which articles to use in your written assignments or research project −Show you how to read abstracts to assist with your choice −Introduce two types of journal articles

The Plan… 1.Understanding different types of articles 2.Breaking down abstracts 3.Choosing articles to support your academic work

1.Understanding different types of articles Research Review primary source secondary source

Abstract content A summary and includes: −The overall aim and specific objectives of the research − The problem or task being addressed − Methodology and methods − Key findings − Main conclusions and key recommendations (if appropriate) 2.Breaking down abstracts

Steps in the process Gender Roles on Tween Television Journal −Check to ensure is reputable Title −Key words and phrases Abstract −Sentence by sentence 2.Breaking down abstracts

What you have learned Whether the research was primary or secondary in nature The focus of the research Why they have researched this subject Methodology and method The results The theories employed to interpret findings 2.Breaking down abstracts

Steps in the process Activity 1: Juvenile Murder v Juvenile Violence Journal −Trust me on this one too Title −Says what it does on the tin Abstract −In pairs/small groups, break it down sentence by sentence 2.Breaking down abstracts

Sentences Juvenile homicide is a social problem. 2.Juvenile murderer as a term. 3.Differences between juvenile offenders 4.Number of participants and parameters of research 5.Difficulties 6.Distinguishing factors 7.Implications 2.Breaking down abstracts

Sentences Literature review 2.Literature review 3.Literature review 4.Method 5.Results’ difficulties 6.Results 7.Discussion and implications 2.Breaking down abstracts

Benefits of the break down process Saves you time Focus on what you are looking for −Results −Methodology −Research topic −Participants 3.Choosing articles to support your academic work

American Public University System (2014) [online] Available at: [Accessed ] Burns, T. and Sinfield, S. (2012) Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University. 3rd Edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd. Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study Skills Handbook. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. DiCataldo, F. and Everett, M. (2008) Distinguishing juvenile homicide from violent juvenile offending. In Shon, P.C.H. (2012) How to Read Journal Articles in the Social Sciences. (24-26). London: Sage Publications Ltd. Gerding, A and Signorielli, N. (2014) Gender Roles in Tween Television Programming: A Content Analysis of Two Genres Sex Roles. Jan Vol. 70 Issue 1/2: pp 43 Farlex Inc (2014) The Free Dictionary. [online] Available at: [Accessed ] Shon, P.C.H. (2012) How to Read Journal Articles in the Social Sciences. London: Sage Publications Ltd. All visuals are from Clip Art References

Academic Skills Advice Service Where are we? Chesham Building B0.23 What do we do? Support undergraduate students with their academic skills by running clinics and workshops, having bookable appointment slots, and enabling students to drop-in for Instant Action. Who are we? Michael and Helen specialise in Maths Support; Lucy and Russell advise students on academic study skills; and I (Louise) deliver the workshops When can you come for help? Everyday both face to face and on-line How do I get in touch? academic- or website skillsacademic-

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