矿大学术论文写作7.pptVIP

Session 7: Materials and Methods Methods and materials The importance of the methods and materials Can or cannot be repeated by others Reviewers’ comments on Materials and Methods 1. Purpose of the Methods section to address how the research questions are answered the specific materials （subjects or participants ） the instruments and; the procedure Purpose of the Methods section this section should enable other scientists to evaluate your methods this section should allow readers or researchers to replicate the work performed under the same conditions. The validity of your experiment can only be confirmed through replication of your work. 2. Subsections under the Methods section materials( participants) Procedure Data analysis 2. Subsections under the Methods section several labeled subsections. variations in subsections due to the difference in the research aims and “objects” . inanimate materials -- physics, chemistry and engineering –Materials On human beings --In humanities or social sciences –Participants 2.1. materials( participants) Experimental animals, plants, and microorganisms should be identified accurately genus, species, and strain designations. Sources and special characteristics should be listed age, sex, genetic and physiological status. Human subject If human subjects are used, the criteria for selection (e.g. the sampling frame) should be described An “informed consent” statement should be added to the manuscript if required by the journal. Human subjects The participants’ privacy must always be respected. Do not include any identifying information in the text, tables, or photographs. Even masking the eyes in a photograph is insufficient to ensure anonymity. If a photograph is used, written consent must be obtained from the patient or their parent or guardian. Human subjects The researchers usually include the sample size and sample characteristics in this section. to tell the reader the location whe