Academic Writing - Chapter One

Academic Writing - Chapter One

• Purpose of Scholarly Writing: Research is complete when shared with the community, primarily through peer-reviewed journals. Students should apply professional standards when writing.

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards

• IRB/IACUC Approval: Required for research involving humans or animals.
• Confidentiality: Participant data must be protected and shared ethically.
• Citations: All sources must be credited to maintain academic integrity.
• APA's Ethics Code: Guides scholarly work.

Types of Scholarly Work

• Empirical Articles: Present original research. Employ quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods. Include sections like Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion.
  • Replication Studies: Test the reliability of previous research.
• Quantitative Research: Focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis. Replicability is crucial, requiring detailed methods.
• Qualitative Research: Explores human experiences, social processes, or actions. Utilizes natural language (e.g., Interviews) and analytic tools. Case studies are an example, focusing on individuals or groups.
• Mixed-Methods Research: Combines quantitative and qualitative data for richer insights.
• Meta-Analyses: Synthesize findings from related studies. May use quantitative (effect sizes) or qualitative (thematic/critical analysis) approaches.
• Literature Reviews: Summarize research trends, contradictions, and gaps. Suggest future research directions.
• Theoretical Articles: Aims to advance or refine theories. Often uses existing research as evidence.

Additional Information

• Methodological Articles: Introduce or adapt new methods, often with examples or simulated data.
• Other Article Types: Include brief reports, book reviews, and letters to the editor. Specific formats depend on the journal.
• APA Guidelines for Students: APA style is widely used in many fields (psychology, nursing, business). Common assignments include essays, annotated bibliographies, and response papers.
• Ethics Data Sharing: Obtain informed consent, avoid harm or exploitation, and clearly disclose conflicts of interest. Data should be anonymized prior to sharing.
• Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism: Avoid presenting others' or your own prior work as original.
• Classroom Discussion Tips: Explain the importance of research for knowledge advancement. Relate student work to scholarly contributions.
• Article Types and Differences: Discuss differences between the various types of research, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and note their structure.

Ethics in Research

• Confidentiality, Informed Consent, Data-Sharing Ethics: Importance of these in research is stressed.

Practical Takeaways for Students

• Importance of following APA guidelines even for class assignments.
• Relationship between different writing types and real-world applications, particularly in identifying research gaps.

This quiz covers the key concepts of scholarly writing, including the purpose, ethical standards, and types of scholarly work. Learn about the importance of IRB/IACUC approval, confidentiality, and proper citation practices to maintain academic integrity. Delve into different research methodologies such as empirical, quantitative, and qualitative research.