18 Questions
What is the common core structure of research articles in science?
IMRaD
When did the first issue of Philosophical Transactions appear?
1665
What should authors do before finalizing the structure of their article?
Check the specific requirements of their target journal
Which type of articles based on experimental research are the focus in the book?
Research articles
In which fields do other research paradigms use different structures for their papers?
Humanities and social sciences
What type of articles selectively discuss and compare the findings of other scientists to advance thinking in a particular area?
Review articles (or reviews)
Which part of an AIMRaD structure presents new data from fresh experimentation?
Results
What is the purpose of review articles?
"Selectively discuss and compare the findings of other scientists to advance thinking in a specific area"
What is highlighted in the diagram (Figure 2.1) representing the structure of an AIMRaD article?
Width and shape of the segments
Which journals, Nature and Science, are mentioned to use variations in their article categories?
Nature and Science Fiction
What governs the entire structure of a research article according to the text?
Results
What should be the starting point for the Introduction of a research article?
Broad focus
What is the purpose of the Abstract of a research article?
Summarize key findings
What is the conventional structure typically followed by research articles in science?
IMRaD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion)
When did the first issue of Philosophical Transactions appear?
1665
In which fields do other research paradigms use different structures for their papers?
Humanities and social sciences
What type of articles selectively discuss and compare the findings of other scientists to advance thinking in a particular area?
Review articles
What do review articles focus on?
Selectively discussing and comparing findings of other scientists
Learn about the general structure of research articles in science, which has evolved over the years since 1665. Understand the common core structure while being aware of variations across different fields and journals.
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