How to Write an Article Summary
What You Need to Include in an APA Format Summary
References need to be double-spaced, with hanging indent format. This means that the first line of the reference is set flush left and subsequent lines are indented.
The objective/purpose of the study needs to be 1-3 sentences in length. Describe the reason for the study.
Summary of the literature used in the article needs to be 2-4 paragraphs.
Variables used/analyzed or focused on in the study. The length of this may vary.
Instruments/materials/task/treatments used in the article/ study. The length of this may vary.
Describe the procedure of the study. How did the authors/researchers go about doing the study? The length may vary.
Summary of results described in the article. Describe what the authors found. The length of this may vary.
Conclusions or major points in the discussion. What do the results mean? The length of this may vary.
Are the conclusions logically consistent with the findings? Explain your answer. At least one paragraph.
Educational implication(s) and recommendations discussed by the author. What can be done with the findings/results of the study? If none are provided, what do you think are the implications and recommendations? The length of this may vary.
Discussion of strengths and limitations of the study methodology/design discussed by the author. If none are provided: what do you think are the strengths and limitations of the study design? Provide at least one of each.
A list of general questions to also provide in your summary
1. Your perception of what was missing not done and not discussed by the authors. Article shortcomings.
2. What did you learn that was new? Do you agree or disagree with the author's findings? Explain. At least 1 paragraph. New Learning
Work cited. Provide your sources to where you gathered the information.
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Absolutely a great resource for writers here Michelle. I think that many will use this great information to help them write better articles.
Jesse, Thanks for the comment!
Very informative - used to teach technical writing and you are right on the money
Roderick, Thank you, I hope this information is helpful to all who view it.
Very informative - used to teach technical writing and you are right on the money
nicely done