Discussion 1

An article’s abstract “contains enough essential information about the article to be able to assess its merit and relevance…and you can discern and anticipate the logic of the author’s argument before even reading through the full article” (Shon, 2018, p. 34).

Locate 1 research study on your topic in your field of study published in a peer-reviewed journal article from the University Library and read the abstract.

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

· In your own words, what is the essential information and logic of the author’s article/argument?

Discussion 2:

Post a total of 2 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post due Saturday and 1 reply to classmates or your faculty member by Monday.

Please refer to this week’s learning materials. They are intended to help you engage effectively in this discussion.

A social science journal article’s introduction “is like a blueprint and a map: it lays out the itinerary of an article’s path of logical travel…and are organized and structured into predictable patterns” (Shon, 2018, p, 41).

Locate 1 research study on your topic in your field of study published in a peer-reviewed journal article from the University Library and read the introduction.

Write a 250- to 300-word response to the following:

· How do the authors organize the introduction? Do the subheadings and article’s discussion follow the “blueprint and map” outlined in the introduction?

· As you reflect on what you have learned about writing an introduction, what might you do differently in writing introductions as you progress through the dissertation process?