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referenced article is noted as a reference, while the citing article is
noted as the source.

4.3.4 Format of Research Report

The following outline presents the sequence of topics covered
in the typical research report prepared according to the American
Psychological Association’s (APA) Publication Manual 5 ed.
th
(2002)
I. Title Page

A. Title
B. Author’s name and institutional affiliation
C. Running head

II. Abstract
III. Introduction (no heading)

A. Statement of the problem
B. Background/review of literature
C. Purpose and rationale /hypotheses
IV. Method

A. Subjects
B. Apparatus or instrumentation (if necessary)

C. Procedure
V. Results
A. Tables and figures, as appropriate (these follow the author
note)
B. Statistical Presentation

VI. Discussion
A. Relates the findings to the research objectives or hypotheses

B. Practical and theoretical implications
VII. Conclusion
A. Summarises the main findings and their significance

B. Restates the research question or objectives
C. Offers final thoughts or recommendations
VIII. References

IX. Appendix (if any)
The APA style for typing a manuscript requires double spacing
throughout the paper. Leave margins of at least 1 inch at the top,
bottom, right and left of every page. Number all pages except the

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