PSYC 220: Social Psychology

Abstract: what this study was about, and how they did it
Introduction: contextualizing the study, further describing the focus
Discussion/Analysis/Conclusion: broader implications of study, further research directions possible

Further reading:
How to (seriously) read a scientific paper
Scientists at different career stages share their reading strategies

As you read through articles, try to answer these questions:

• What are the major topics of this study?
• What is the broad context of this study?
• What is the specific context of this study?
• How did the authors investigate this topic?
• What were their major findings?