Structuring and Writing the Method Section for an APA Style Manuscript

[@E2M5I0L4Y]

As this is my first true experience with research, I liked that Dr. Grande thoroughly went over the structure of the methods section. Because he did not rush through it, I was able to take notes without pausing or rewinding the video.

[@amandavalentino8182]

Dr. Grande- this information has given me insight on what is needed in the Research Paper. Your step-by-step examples, guidance, and thoroughness will allow me to recap, go back, and make sure that I have what is needed. I will use this information as a reference to ensure that I am going in the right direction.

[@gurlygurl3266]

This is a great suggested breakdown of main components of the method section for an APA style paper: participants, procedure, measures and statistical analysis. I like the way you break it into these four subheadings.

[@jackiedeleonardis1153]

You provided a very thorough description of what should be included in the method section and it was broken down in a way that provided the depth that would be needed for a manuscript. I have a greater understanding of all of the components of a manuscript.

[@johnchristinadarwin8477]

Dr. Grande, thanks for providing this resource. I look forward to referencing this video while continuing to build my research paper.

[@wardellwhittaker859]

We, the students of the CMHC program at Wilmington University and whoever from wherever, should be deeply grateful for this framework or template for the Method Section of the APA Manuscript. I had no idea how detailed it was even though I've read many experimental research articles. This video is essential and has been saved. Thank you.

[@virginiamurrey9139]

this video will be of great assistance in writing a research paper using APA. there are a few things that I needed to improve on that it has brought clarity to.

[@wardellwhittaker859]

Virginia, you may need to improve on some things but I needed to learn this whole section. This should help us in our research project.

[@wardellwhittaker859]

This is great for our research paper. A template that we can follow.

[@jazzynovy5400]

This video was very helpful to understand the various components of the structure of a research paper. I had never had a professor take the time to breakdown and explain APA writing style. I really appreciate Dr. Grande for posting this video and explaining the proper usage of APA.

[@JamieB]

Very detailed video! I didn’t think of making sure that your information is clear and precise enough that someone else could replicate the research if they wanted to. The explanation of detailing the participant section is great also. I will be using these tips!

[@veronicabetz9452]

I truly appreciate having this video on structuring and writing the methods section as a reference. Dr. Grande's explanation of each section provided many details (some unknown until now) yet simplified enough for me to grasp in such a short amount of time. This framework will be very beneficial in the completion of my research project.

[@Mjthfdj]

I am often biting my nails and grinding my teeth when it comes to APA style. This video made things more clear for me. Getting the information from online sources is not always clear but the video really broke it down. Seeing and hearing how to do it correctly really helped.

[@asiasykes3912]

I appreciate the information about statistical analysis not reporting any results, but focusing more on what statistics were used in analyzing data. In addition, I learned how to breakdown the method section into 4 main parts: 1) Participants, 2) procedure, 3) measures, 4) statistical analysis.

[@chelseareeve36]

I found this video to be very helpful in keeping the method section of one's research paper organized and well-written. Some of the elements mentioned in this video were not things that I would think of in discussing participant characteristics, etc. Overall very good and easy to follow!

[@danielleduboski9831]

This video will be like gold as I start preparing my proposal. I will be coming back to this video again and again I think, just to help me get mine laid out correctly. I think that the break down was very helpful. I would not have thought there were so many titles and sub-titles that would make it easier to read.

[@kimberlydixon8760]

Danielle Duboski I completely agree that I will definitely be referencing this video as I'm writing my paper!

[@simonehenry469]

Danielle Duboski yes great for the proposal and the paper

[@adambrowne332]

I found this video extremely informative! The methods section of a research paper sets the entire paper up and gives the important details of how a study was conducted. After watching this video, I feel much more confident in my ability to write a clear, comprehensive methods section in my research papers that will give the reader the information necessary to understand how my study was conducted.

[@angelinastanton7996]

I agree that it was very helpful, and I also feel more confident in writing this section of a research paper. It was very organized as well.

[@dHunter94]

This video was terrific in helping me to understand and write the methods section for my group research paper. It was descriptive, informative, and comprehensive, which is always appreciated when watching your videos. Thank you!

[@kimberlykelly386]

This video was helpful in understanding the basic outline of the Method section of an APA manuscript. It's nice to have it clearly spelled out for us what subheadings should generally be used (participants, procedure, measures, and statistical analysis) and how each subheading can be modified according to our specific manuscript.

[@marisamaguire8136]

I found the video to be very useful and informative. I really enjoyed the breakdown of how to properly structure the method section of a manuscript and believe that such information will be beneficial throughout the course and program. Likewise, I appreciated Dr. Grande's statement that the method section should obtain enough detail that another researcher may replicate the process. This really put into perspective the amount of work that goes into developing a well-organized and thorough manuscript.

[@kyarapanula1002]

Perfect video to watch before jumping into research paper....This helps me break it down into concise categories, instead of just creating an outline and getting lost in parsimony.

[@MichaelSmith-jd5ki]

Another video worth revisiting multiple times. The structure of a paper is one area that I have had some issues with in the past, and having a bare-bones framework for how a methods section should be structured is great!

[@jpincinjr]

Michael Smith I agree, Mike. I'd like to also look up/have some kind of template as a reference to have somewhere general to start.

[@jhoward1129]

APA style can be intimidating. There are so many different nuances and details that we often forget to include to make a document true APA style. I have professors that ask for APA style, but then don't require even a header. With that being said, I have never written a paper about a research study before (proposal, real, fake, or otherwise) so this is a daunting task for me. This video was helpful because it breaks it down into easier steps to present just the basic requirements. I like how there is some freedom as to what can be included in each section and where some details go. That makes it a little less scary. Introducing these simple steps makes me realize that all of the details included are things we would already know if we were to do research for real, so it would not be difficult just to put it in writing. After breaking just the methods section down like this, I understand why peer-reviewed research documents are so long and I have a greater appreciation for the work that goes into completing and publishing research.

[@michellerobinson968]

Jessie Howard Jessie, I agree with you! Research is new for me and I have never completed a research paper either. All the terms, procedures, processes can be overwhelming. This video makes for a helpful guideline.

[@meganblackwell8600]

I absolutely agree! This video highlights several freedoms that authors have that I was not aware of previously. APA definitely includes a multitude of nuances that can be very difficult to navigate. I appreciate the time and detail taken in this video dedicated solely to the Methods Section.

[@DaintyPaperie]

Thank you for the actual breakdown of this section. This is one of the things that get me about research papers. I try so hard to make it perfect, I often miss out on adding certain aspects to the paper. - Crystal Jacobs

[@tammywitzke6642]

This video was very helpful in describing what headings to include from the method section as well as explaining in detail the information that needs to be included.

[@loriwardwell2957]

I think this has given me a clearer picture of what I need for my method section. I was a little unsure of where some information should go so this explanation of the sections helped.

[@brittanyvodzak9198]

This video was very informative and I will be using this video a lot when working on my research paper. I liked how it broke down the method section and gave us the majority of the information that we will need to included in our paper.

[@nakeshatucker6844]

I think this video was an excellent because it provided a starting point for how to do the methods section of an APA manuscript. I like how Dr. Grande explained each part and also encouraged that addition parts may be added if necessary. The video was well structured.

[@laurynmoffa]

Dr. Grande, thank you so much for this informative video on how to format the methods section of a research paper in APA format. This descriptive video helped me understand how to format this section of my paper! Thank you!

[@dalietamears7116]

I appreciate the break down of each section in the method section. It has been very helpful in pulling my research paper together.

[@jacklinskibicki6098]

This outline of APA formatting, specifically within the structure of a methods section, is extremely helpful in beginning to think about our research paper and how to write and format it. I have had some experience with this in the past; however, this video provides additional guidelines that I was not given or taught in previous courses. This will be a huge help in effectively presenting my research topic and writing the paper.

[@mandabear52289]

Jacklin Skibicki I couldn't agree more! I have been taught APA many times but I have never been given such specifics on how to organize the methods section of a research paper. I'm sure I will be watching this video again as I am writing our paper this semester.

[@rachelfoster5463]

Jacklin Skibicki I also felt that I had been taught new information in this video! As I am beginning to write my paper, I am finding my notes on this section to be extremely helpful. I am grateful that it is available for us to utilize.

[@jazzynovy5400]

Jacklin Skibicki I had said the same thing that no one had broken down and explained APA to me in undergrad. As much as we use APA, it didn't occur to anyone that we needed to be taught how to use APA and it's different components. This is a huge help in writing the research proposal.

[@johnfruits3544]

This will definitely help guide me in my journey of completing my research writing and presentation. I know that I will also use this video to review as needed anytime that I may have a question. Very helpful and and useful information here that is clean and concise. I agree with Jamie Bailey in knowing that the information we obtain and compile explicitly will help guide others when completing their own research.

[@chelseydavis4989]

This videos were very helpful to refer back to when writing the research, especially with how detailed APA can be.

[@meganblackwell8600]

I found it interesting that the author picks the sub-headings for the Measures section in an APA paper. I don't remember that from my undergrad classes. I appreciated the disclaimer that the four sections are what Dr. Grande uses and meant as a starting point. I also found it logical to keep participants and procedures separated as it is outlined in this video. I agree with the important emphasis placed on adding all details, even those that are easy to leave out, keeping in mind that the goal is that the study can be replicated by outside researchers. This emphasis continues through reporting all dependent variables regardless of whether they're used in the finished manuscript. I did not realize how important the outline visuals were in these videos until they did not match the voice track for the measures and statistical analysis. The in-depth descriptions of each heading and sub-heading in the methods section and examples enhance realistic application and paper writing application.

[@rachelfoster5463]

Megan Blackwell I also liked how Dr. Grande explained that this is how he likes to outline things. It gave us a great way to format our paper without making it seem that this was the only way to format the paper. There was a lot of great information in this video that will be extremely helpful in, not only formatting our papers, but also in creating our studies.

[@lizconnor1820]

I've been really overwhelmed with the thought of completing the method section of my research proposal (especially within APA guidelines) but this video really helps break it down into well-structure and concise categories/headings. Very helpful!

[@cherylchance904]

This video was very helpful. While we are told what to include, it can be intimidating to think about placing all of this information on paper, in a logical format, and also ensuring APA compliance. I plan to bookmark this video so that we I can refer back to this as it provides a clear guideline as to the order that we should include this information and how we should move forward with making sure that we are compliant in all areas.

[@maywest1016]

APA formatting has always been a point of contention and a difficult to grasp writing formula. The breakdown offered during the video went beyond the typical formatting features and covered areas like participants, procedures, measurements, and statistical analysis. Description of sample outlines important notations regarding the demographics of the participants. Including all demographic characteristics allows the reader to gather a clear picture of the sampled population. Disorders should also be included in the participant section due to the possibly of such to impact the study. This video serves as an excellent resource in formatting the research assignment.

[@MichaelSmith-jd5ki]

***** I agree that this video is a great resource. I also appreciate how Dr. Grande showed that some features and subjects could be covered under multiple headings.

[@ariadnaaguero-roman5525]

This video has very important information. I will probably be coming back to this video as I am writing my paper. As I watched this I also thought about what I should I consider researching for my proposal.

[@sarahburrous7374]

This video has great detail and the method section for a manuscript. I like that it explains the why/why not about putting certain elements into the paper.

[@bethanyelstrom3566]

This was a great overview of manuscript guidelines. I will be referring to this video again. I have not wrote a manuscript for a research proposal prior to this class. This video was very thorough and gave specific examples of ideas to focus on. The subsections of the methods section provided me a great starting point for my upcoming proposal.

[@daniellemaldonado631]

Bethany Elstrom I agree Bethany. Dr. Grande's step by step approach helped take the "Doom and Gloom" out writing our proposals and putting them together. I was happy to see that he gave us a format to work with on setting our papers up.

[@susanwilder7616]

Bethany Elstrom Agreed that this video is very thorough. With it being so thorough, it'll make writing our paper that much less abiguous.

[@brandiependergast5865]

I have found this video to be extremely helpful! It has been quite some time since I have been tasked to generate a research proposal. This video provided step by step guidance on designing the required methods section of the paper. I have taken extensive notes and feel completely prepared for this phase of my paper now. Thank you!

[@wandamixon5360]

Brandie, I agree that this video is helpful as a detailed guide in preparation and execution of the method section of the paper.

[@kassietrala378]

I love how beneficial the information given is! It is a great walk through on what should be put into a paper particularly for the methods section. I plan on using this information to right my research paper!

[@mandabear52289]

Thank you Dr. Grande for giving such great examples of how to organize the methods section of a APA style manuscript. I found this extremely helpful. I would have never thought to include such things as demographic information that may not even be related to the study, or list the software that was used to do the statistics. I think this will make writing the research paper this semester much easier!

[@brittanyvodzak9198]

Mandy Moore I also found this to be extremely helpful! This video did ease my stress that I had for writing the method section.

[@rebeccameece013]

Brittany Vodzak I had major stress about writing this section of the paper too (and maybe just the entire paper in general) but this video did for sure ease my stress a bit as it did for you! I am happy that we have videos like these to watch to help us better understand the things we need help with.

[@simonehenry469]

Mandy Moore yes i would not know to include demographics. very useful.

[@daniellemaldonado631]

I will definitely be reviewing this video while putting my Final Research Proposal together! It was incredibly informative and helped reduce some of my anxiety about putting the proposal together. I am excited to get started!

[@lisanoland5134]

Thank you for this detailed and organized breakdown of the method section of a paper. This video reminded me of your comment in class that each sentence has a purpose. A point I will take away from this video is that there should be enough detail that another researcher can duplicate the process. It is also interesting to note that the D.V. will be introduced in the procedure but elaborated on in the measures and that the statistical analysis should be mentioned but not reported on.

[@sherrietilghman2745]

I think the video is very helpful. If you have never done a research proposal it can be confusing how to set up the format according to APA guidelines. However when it is set up it is easier to know where to put the information and what actually should go in each section.

[@sarahjones5667]

I liked this video because it gave a very detailed description of what is expected in the methods section.

[@deandrehutt9366]

When it comes to apa style I have always struggled with it. This video helped clear up some confusing parts of the paper. This video was very useful when it came time to do the final research paper.

[@danielleduboski9831]

This is a really good guideline video to watch before, during, after writing a paper just to see if I am hitting all the marks.

[@michellerobinson968]

This video was extremely helpful. I added to my notes I took in class. I liked how he discussed each section in great detail.

[@melissasmith3173]

This presentation was definitely helpful, especially since adhering to APA formats can be difficult. The video helped me plan what my research paper will look like. I especially liked the examples he provided. For example, I was not sure what was meant by attrition rate, but he managed to explain it in a way that made it more comprehensive.

[@robertodonati1037]

APA format really stresses me. Before starting this program, I have never used it because when I had my degree back home it was not a format that was required. This video it is helpful to lay out the outline of the project.

[@aussiebreezekorb8877]

Ridiculously helpful!! Thank you! This video helps to clarify where the information should go to be well-organized to the reader or future researchers. I understand better where the detail needs to be and where I should be less specific (such as letting readers in on where the data was collected which restricts confidentiality). I was unclear before watching this video as to what exactly goes into the method and subheading, but am now much clearer. Thank you!

[@monicaperry13]

I agree! This video was beyond helpful for learning what goes in the methods section. It breaks it down section by section and what needs to go in each section is very clear.

[@joe1579]

I agree also, it is a good outline for people who are new to writing manuscripts, & gives a break down on what might go into each section.

[@wandamixon5360]

I found this video helpful in that it provides an overview of the structure of the method section as well as the details within each section of the paper. I had that general idea, but was confused when reading articles because the headings, subheadings, and details seemed inconsistent. Therefore, it was especially helpful to understand that it is the authors and the needs of the study that drives how the details are reported and to what degree they are reported within each section.

[@rachelfoster5463]

This video was extremely helpful. It helps me to determine what I need to focus on when creating my study and choosing how to write my paper. I think this is a great outline, and I like that there is a little bit of flexibility in where we can put which items.

[@amandagerrick5407]

This video was extremely helpful with giving me more detail on what needs to be in my methods section and how it should be laid out.

[@rebeccameece013]

I found this video so helpful! I have always had trouble with APA style papers and this video really helped me to better understand what I need to do when writing the methods section of a research paper. I know that I will be referring back to this video when writing our research proposal paper.

[@cassieperoulis4881]

This brought me back to a paper I had to write in college that included a method section, and it seemed hard while I was doing it but if I were to write one today it would be a little easier. This video helped as a refresher.

[@jpincinjr]

It was nice to hear different ways to do it and reasons why we might use one way or another. Good stuff in here. This is going to be very helpful while writing our research papers. Having these particular sections and headings seems easy enough, but I think the most important part will be the details of each section. I dig this one, thanks Dr. Grande.

[@danielleduboski9831]

Jeff Pincin this was a very helpful video. It was nice to have all of the information laid out and explained. I know that when I had Senior Seminar I dreaded writing my proposal, but this will help alleviate some of the angst.

[@Mjthfdj]

Jeff Pincin I agree these types of videos will be helpful when writing our research papers. I appreciate Dr. Grande for providing this information to us and not just throwing us to the wolves when it comes to formatting our papers in APA style. I am looking forward to watching the rest of the APA style videos.

[@MrsBobDylan]

I loved the way this video broke down the different parts of the methods section. I think the actual writing can be overwhelming and I am not very familiar with writing for research. I've only had to do it once or twice so this video breaking it down is very helpful.

[@kikixiong6156]

I love how thorough this video is into the details of explanations of how to structure and write the method section of a research paper! I was extremely helpful especially since I am working with a group on a research paper currently. I get confused when it comes to what information goes into which sub-section of the method section. This video clearly stated which we should or should not include in each of the sub-section, which helped me a lot! I wonder if Dr. Grande had a script while filming these videos as it is in details and very thorough.

[@toniettemorda6247]

I really appreciate this video! The procedure section was very helpful. This explained in detail how participants are categorized. Also, how to measure participants through an instrument. We have to make sure how to describe this section in detail. It is a lot of information especially the statistics section.

[@reginaames3038]

Toniette Morda I agree this viedo was detailed in the explanation about the participants and how to measure the participants through instruments.

[@amandadonelson2471]

I look forward to utilizing this video as I work through sections of my first research based paper in this course. I can see the usefulness of the suggestions, but I think once I am able to walk through them during this project, it will be much more easier to write any subsequent papers.

[@CandyKaneLane]

I think as students, we all have a little trouble getting APA perfectly, so I appreciate the breakdown of the format for the method section. During undergrad at Wilmu we had a senior seminar class in which we had to create a research proposal and present it to a mock IRB board, our professor did not explain this breakdown to us or explain how to structure the paper. For instance, I would not have thought to break up the methods section into sub-headings such as participants, procedures, measures, etc. I would have just assumed they held their own paragraph, but not to label them with sub-headings. I think this makes the paper appear more clean and concise.

[@toniettemorda6247]

Candace Fernandez I thought the same thing about breaking down the methods section into sub-headings. It appears to be more efficient this way and delivers the procedure effectively.

[@jacklinskibicki6098]

Candace Fernandez I agree! I have followed many of these guidelines previously, yet this video provided additional instruction for proper formatting that I think will be very helpful in writing our research papers.

[@kimberlykelly386]

Candace Fernandez Great point. These specific guidelines will certainly be useful when putting together an APA style manuscript. It's nice to have a good understanding of what information goes where so we can reference this as we plug in our information for our upcoming papers.

[@katherinebeck593]

Candace Fernandez I appreciate it as well! I had a smaller version of this at my previous school and it was helpful to see this video to reinforce it again.

[@ariadnaaguero-roman5525]

I agree having the headings will be useful when I start writing a paper.

[@tamarabakergibbons5715]

Thank you Dr.Grande for the video. Your description was very detailed and helpful. I understand that researchers want to add enough detail for other researchers to replicate the study but it was interesting to hear that the researchers add their experiences in conducting the research a long with their findings. I wonder if that information would subtly influence other researchers, although I'm sure it is helpful to have.

[@michellerobinson968]

This video was extremely helpful. I took notes and this will help me structure my paper as well as be a reminder of what I need in my research. There are numerous terms and ideas to consider. The examples were helpful as well.

[@alexandriabekele]

Thank you Dr. Todd for the explanation...I saved this to my research resources! A great help in writing my paper!

[@alverniadisnew5366]

APA format can be difficult, but is key for those who plan to work within psychology. I appreciated this video from Dr. Grande very helpful in reference to the methods section for APA style.

[@ciaralawton2959]

This video reminds me of almost everything I had to do when I wrote the method section for my undergrad research paper. The only thing that I didn't know is that you have to report all of the dependent variables regardless of whether they're included in your current manuscript. I will definitely have to remember that the second time around!

[@Pixieburglar]

I really liked this video. It was extremely helpful to me for picturing how to write my paper for this semester. I really liked how the video went into detail about the sub-headings of the Methods section instead of an overview of what the methods section was without the sub-headings. There is a lot of information to put into this section and it is just one section of the paper!

[@reneemendez4287]

Melissa Clendaniel I believe this video will be a great asset to have when we create our own method section for out papers. It clearly outlined what is needed and how to structure the information in the methods section. I always thought of the methods section being simply "We are going to use this test to test this thing", but there definitely more information require than I thought!

[@thecorgisquad9861]

It was nice to see which subheadings were portrayed to be most useful to include while writing the methods section. The video was a great overall informative place to start and helped to show why these subheadings were so basic and fundamental in explaining your research methods and why you selected the ones you did. This was a great summation on top of the APA publication manual. The only thing that seemed a little bit heavy were all of the demographics that were suggested to be included in the participant section. More than ten were listed and I would think that in some cases, that could be both difficult to obtain for each participant and could even be revealing if you were pulling from a specific geographic region.

[@simonehenry469]

APA is a very detailed format, and I appreciate the video explains formatting for the method section. great resource for the paper

[@emmagilligan7912]

I like how detailed this video is. The research paper assignment is a bit overwhelming so this is helpful.

[@jannabassette1930]

Emma, I agree. I did not expect so much detail. I am grateful for it as I have yet to write a complete method section before. I had to write mock ones for previous classes, but we could not actually conduct the research so the method section was hypothetical. It does seem overwhelming....

[@jodinakamura5652]

This video is very detailed in a helpful way. It was helpful to learn to just list statistical data and not the results in the methods statistical analysis section..

[@kimeeshareedwalker3263]

This video was helpful in breaking down in detail how to structure a research paper. The method section is meat of the paper rather than the lit review.

[@remigiusdemby7433]

Thanks Dr. Grande. I have taken stock of this invaluable information and will hopefully apply them in my projects.

[@brittanygoodwin1556]

I like any APA help I can get! Knowing how to appropriately separate sections is helpful

[@brittanyhoffman8068]

Thank you for sharing this video Dr. Grande. The video was very informative and helpful in terms of what to discuss within the methods section of a manuscript. I never considered adding the programs used (SPSS) into the paper, so that was interesting to discover.

[@MrTate117]

Great presentation. Will be extremely helpful this coming week. Thanks, Dr Grande

[@michaelquist8468]

This was an excellent array of information, and I thought your explanations on the various elements were very useful.

[@ninastreet4630]

After watching this video, I now have a better understanding of how to format my paper in the proper way.

[@jonathanhoover7289]

Thanks for the great video, Dr. Grande! I really appreciate the basic explanation of structure!

[@reginaames3038]

I appreciate the breakdown of the APA method section, it was very detailded, informative and helpful. I see myself referring back to this viedo when writing the methods section of my research paper.

[@CandyKaneLane]

Regina Ames I agree, this video was done effectively and in such a simple breakdown. I myself will be referring to this video when writing the methods section of my research paper, I have less of a worry when doing this portion of the paper because this video was so informative regarding the breakdown and the amount of detail needed.

[@dawnzink1747]

Good breakdown of how to structure, label, and organize your methods section.

[@aliciazahn1718]

I can definitely see how this video is going to be helpful when writing the research proposal. As I watched I was trying to come up with what I would have for each point and in each sub-header. For instance, if I were going to do the study I have in mind, my sample size will be determined largely by funds considering the method of administering treatment. This was a really great outline of what is needed in the methods section that I think is hard to see when one is reading a scholarly article. In my opinion the methods section is the most difficult to read because it appears very jumbled but this breakdown I think will help with reading methods sections, not just writing them.

[@thecorgisquad9861]

Alicia Zahn I re-watched this video after we had our class with Dr. Grande and we discussed our research proposals and I think you have the right idea with using it as a guideline to help us! I also agree with you that it is difficult sometimes to pull out these important bits when reading a scholarly, peer-reviewed article. This made it seem much less foreign and terrifying. I also liked how he discussed the bare minimum one needed to include, which jives with what he told us in class!

[@bethanyelstrom3566]

Alicia Zahn As I watched this video I was also taking notes as to how I would apply this to my upcoming paper. This is a great starting point. I was able to come up with some questions that I had not thought of prior to watching this video. I will be viewing this video again as I work on my paper. I feel that I have a better understanding of what I need to look for in my articles.

[@jhoward1129]

Alicia Zahn I'm definitely going to bookmark this video because it really breaks it all down. It almost sounds like fun to recount all of the details of a study and present them so someone could perform it after you to determine validity. To be honest, a lot of times I skip reading this section when I read a research study because it has so much information. But after watching this, I know how valuable it can really be. I agree that this video can help with reading this section as well.

[@charmainequarles5863]

This video is perfect in terms of preparing for the research presentation. Very explanatory!

[@angiegrimes7265]

I agree. This video will be extremely helpful in writing my research paper

[@brittbell15]

This was very helpful in writing my research paper!

[@diane3460]

I really don't mind writing in APA format because I have become use to it. But I see that the formatting and heading are going to be different from what I'm use to. I think the video did a good job explaining the different sections.

[@kimberlydixon8760]

I thought this was a really great refresher for writing the method section for our papers.

[@susanwilder7616]

This video was a very good refresher and will certainly come in handy when it comes time to write this semster's paper. It was surprsingly that we need to include a step-by-step description of what the participants nad researchers experienced during the experiment in the procedure section. After he explained it, it made sense but I never would have thought to include that.

[@maywest1016]

Susan Wilder I agree this video was an excellent refresher. The in depth formatting explanation will prove invaluable in organizing the research paper and ensuring the research design encompasses essential details such as demographics, setting, procedure, etc. I didn't realize step by step accounts of the participants was necessary to include in the research paper. Definitely will be revisiting this video.

[@E2M5I0L4Y]

Susan Wilder Yes, these guidelines will be perfect for writing the researchproposal. It will be beneficial to know how to properly work all essential details into the correct format.

[@chelseydavis4989]

I agree! I will be referring back to this video when it comes time to structure out my own proposal including the specific information but also the APA.

[@Pixieburglar]

Susan Wilder I thought the same thing as I watched this video. I always have trouble organizing the sections of papers so I really like that research papers really don't give me a choice as to how to lay it out because there is a specific format that I can just follow and it makes it easier to write the paper I think.

[@katherinebeck593]

This video is going to be very helpful for this class and classes going forward from here. This was all stuff that was highlighted in previous courses but I am looking forward to improving my writing skills.

[@passion830217]

I picked up several details from this video. Thanks!

[@scottmartin7764]

VERY HELPFUL!!! thank you this really helped me put together the method section for my research proposal.

[@ushalincoln2546]

I found this video very helpful in knowing how to set up my methods section

[@ashleymogle2700]

Thank you for this very informative video. I like the idea of subheadings because it teases apart the most important components of your study and puts emphasis on them individually. I see the significance of all the subheadings; the only ones I would think about possibly combining are 'procedure' and 'measures' just because won't you be mentioning the measurements you will be using when explaining your procedure?

[@mirandat1087]

I liked the breakdown of each section. It was very specific.

[@aprilbrooks8672]

Very informative on the options of sections and what to include in those selected sections. I would probably combine to make larger cohesive methods section.

[@angelinastanton7996]

This video was very informative and helpful for writing the methods section of a research paper. I thought it was interesting to include the experiences of both the participants and researchers in the procedure sub-section. I feel that prior research articles I have read did not include enough information on the experiences of individuals involved in a study. Overall, I feel more confident in being able to write my own methods section of a paper.

[@kikixiong6156]

Hi, I agree that including the experiences of both the participants and researchers in the procedure sub-section is interesting. It provides additional and helpful information on both side of the experiment. It would be very interesting to see if the experiment and perspectives are similar or different as well as any differences between the experiences of the researchers and participants.

[@carolkirby9558]

Very helpful. Many of the studies I have read do not have the kind of detail that Dr. Grande is suggesting here. Nonetheless, very helpful and instructive.

[@reneemendez4287]

Much like everyone else I have had past experience with writing hypothetical research study papers. I did not have a breakdown of what was necessary information in a methods section, and simply looked at other studies methods sections to base my off of. After watching this video I have a greater understanding of the detail and statistics needed to make a methods section be legitimate. The part of this video that was the most difficult for me to understand was the statistical analysis. I have a difficult time with math, so this part was very confusing to me. I am not familiar with the different ways to calculate the statistics. I can infer what the result is but not how to get an answer.

[@catsneky]

I'm still really confused and my paper is due in three hours. The college professor just gave a KZbin video link and said to create my own opinion on the documentary. The documentary didnt give any information on when it was made or who it was made by. How am I supposed to put participants down for that? It was just a reporter going and talking to people about human trafficking. Please, does anyone understand?

[@MyDonh]

came in very handy.. thanks Doc

[@brittbell15]

agreed!

[@annesill882]

Do you really think that putting the patient characteristics in the Methods section is correct? In the methods, I usually describe my population with regard to the sampling time frame, geographic region(s), community, urban or rural hospital. The number of participants and their demographic characteristics I save for the results section and as Table 1. You seem to suggest differently.