Formatting Guidelines
Title Page
- Title (Provide a concise and informative title)
- Author (s): List the full name of all authors.
- Affiliation (s): Provide the institutional affiliation(s) of each author.
- Running head: Include an abbreviated version of the title for the running head.
- Corresponding Author: Indicate the contact information of the corresponding author.
- Word Count: Specify the total word count of the manuscript, excluding abstract and references.
Abstract
- Provide a concise summary of the study, including the objective, methodology, key findings, and implications.
- Limit the abstract to 200-250 words.
- Include 3-5 keywords that represent the main themes of the study.
Introduction
- Provide an overview of the research topic, its significance, and the research question or objective.
- Include a brief of relevant literature to contextualize the study.
- Clearly state the hypothesis or research question
Method
- Sample: Describe the characteristics of the participants, including sample size, demographics, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Measures: Provide details about the measures used in the study, including scales, questionnaires, or other instruments. Include information about their reliability and validity.
- Procedure: Explain the procedure followed in the study, including the data collection method, experimental design (if applicable), and any ethical considerations.
Results
- Present the findings of the study in a clear and organized manner.
- Use tables, figures, or graphs as appropriate to present the data.
- Provide statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics and inferential tests.
Discussion
- Interpret the results and relate them to the research questions of the hypothesis.
- Discuss the implications of the findings and their research alignment with previous research.
- Address limitations of the study and suggest directions for future research.
Conclusion
- Summarize the main findings and their implications in a concise manner.
- Restate the significance of the study and its contribution to the field.
- Avoid introducing new information or references in the conclusion.
References
- List all the references cited in the manuscript following the APA format guidelines.