IMRD: The "Results" and "Discussion" Sections and Summary Skills

Today we will continue our discussion of the IMRD format for research articles with an overview of the "Results" section. An outline can be found below. 

The "Results" Section and Summary Skills 

I. Warm-Up

How are you? How are things? What's new? How are your other classes? Do you have any questions about this class? 

II. Vocabulary Quiz

Any questions? No? "Speak now... or forever hold your peace!" 

III. IMRD: Review of "Methods" and Intro to "Results" 

Let's take a look at this presentation. It reviews the information we discussed last week and advances our dialogic analysis of the IMRD structure. The presentation covers: 

1. An overview of IMRD structure
2. An brief explanation of the purpose of each component of the IMRD article structure
3. An introduction and overview of the "Methods" section
4. An introduction and overview of the "Results" section

After our discussion, we will practice the following activities designed to increase your awareness about the features of and language used within the "Results" section: 

1. Finding Information within the "Results" Section
2. Understanding the Role of Comments Within the "Results" Section

IV. Summary Skills

Finally, let's take a look at a formula for summarizing an IMRD article. The formula can be found here. 

Once you've accessed the plan/formula, take a few minutes to read through the material. We will be using this strategy to try and summarize an academic article of your choosing for homework. 

Homework for Next Tuesday (11/25/2014)

1). Bring your IMRD article to class (you won't be given credit for attending class without the article)

2). Summarize your article before class using the strategy found in Part IV above. Send me your summary for feedback by Sunday (11/23/2014) at 11:55pm. Title your work: "IMRDSummary_YourName"

3). Prepare for the next vocabulary quiz on these words.