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Identify Article Components (sections) Summary Worksheet

100 points 

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Article 1:  Read the JSPN article, How to Read a Research Article by Diane Hudson-Barr (2004) that is found in the Mod 1 assignment directions.   After reading Hudson-Barr‘s article, answer the “In general” questions below.  Explain your answers in 1-3 sentences below each question

Article 2:  Read the article by Phan, Linh T., et al. (2019) Personal protective equipment doffing practices of healthcare workers. J of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Vol., 16(8), p. 575-581. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2019.1628350

To do:  Type directly on this word.docx.  Read the two (2) articles, answer the below questions. Type your answers in “blue” ink below the question.  Answer in 1-3 complete sentences, using excellent grammar, spelling and sentence organization. These APA writing characteristics will be graded along with your answers.  Upload your completed worksheet to the assignment dropbox.

1. Find the title. 
1. “In general,” what kind of information is found in the Title section of an article?

1. How clear is the Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) article title? Explain whether it’s clear, concise and accurate in describing the topic addressed in the article?

1. Find the abstract (summary at top of article):
1. “In general,” what kind of information is found in the abstract section of a research article? 

1. What are the key points from the Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) article’s abstract?

1. Find the Introduction or similar section (usually first paragraphs). 
1. “In general,” what kind of information is found in the introduction section of a research article?
2.  What are the key points from the Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) article’s introduction?

1. Find the “Methods” or procedures (design, sample and data analysis) section or similar section.
1. “In general,” what kind of information is found in the ‘Methods’ section of a research article? 

1. Write a VERY BRIEF summary of Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) articles’ methods section. 

1. Look at the tables and figures.  Generally, tables and figures provide a ‘picture’ of the author’s research that helps to clarify the findings.
1. What tables and figures are provided in Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) article?  What kind of information do these tables contain?

1. Find the “Results” (or findings) section.
1. “In general,” what kind of information is found in the Results/findings section of a research study?
2. What are the major results/findings in Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) article?

1. Find the “Discussion” section. 
1. “In general,” what kind of information is found in the discussion section of a research study? 
2. How well does Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) article discuss the findings?  Explain

1. Find the “Conclusions/Implications” section. 
1. “In general,” what kind of information is found in the conclusion section of a research study? 
2. Write a VERY BRIEF summary of Phan, Linh T., et al., (2019) article’s conclusions and implications.

1. Find the Reference list. 

• How many articles were cited?
• What was the date range on them?
• What does this date range tell you about this topic?

1. Briefly state additional comments on your thoughts and insight about this article and experience? How does it change your review of articles (if at all)?

1. Reference both articles in APA format below:

1. (Hudson-Barr)
2. (Phan, Linh T. et al.)

CONGRATULATIONS!!  JOB WELL DONE!!  YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY TO UNPACKING THE TREASURES FOUND WITHIN RESEARCH SO YOU CAN PUT IT ALL TOGETHER USING EBP!!