WRITI的NG PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC PROPOSAL(学术论文的写作建议).pptVIP

* TITLE PAGE A title should summarize the main idea of the study or convey specific information as to the major thrust of the study. It should identify the actual variables or theoretical issues under investigation and the relationship between independent and dependent variables of the study. E.g. The Interactive Effects of Conscientiousness and Agreeableness on Job Performance E.g. Emotional Competence, Personality and Job Attitudes as Predictors of Job Performance A title should be fully explanatory when standing alone. It principal function is to inform readers about the study. When choosing a title – research objective, question and hypothesis. * the title indicates that the study examined the relationship eq, personality, job attitudes and job performance. Avoid words that serve no useful purpose – they increase length and can mislead. The words method and results do not normally appear in a title. E.g. Is There A Relationship Between Personality Type And Preferred Conflict-handling Styles? An Exploratory Study Of Registered Nurses In Southern Mississippi Redundancies such as “A Study of…” or “An Experimental Investigation of …” should not used to begin a title. Avoid using abbreviations in a title – spelling out all terms will help ensure accurate, complete indexing of the article. E.g. Life Satisfaction And Well Being: Coping Strategy As A Moderator In The Relationship Between Stress And Well Being Among The Students In UMS The recommended length for a title is 10 to 12 words. * ABSTRACT An abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the article. It allows readers to survey the contents of an article quickly. A good abstract is: Accurate The abstract correctly reflects the purpose and content of the manuscript. Do not include information that does not appear in the body of the thesis. If the study extends or replicates previous research, note this in the abstract, and cite the author (surname and year). * Self-contained Define