Purpose of the Study

Discussion: Purpose of the Study
The purpose of the study—what the researchers wanted to explore or test—provides important context for the rest of the study’s information. This makes it a good place to start when crafting a research article summary. While it’s tempting to directly quote the study’s purpose, as a graduate-level writer you’ll need to use your own words to report on the literature from your field.
For this Discussion, you identify the purpose of a sample research study and use paraphrasing strategies to convey that purpose in your own words.
To prepare for this Discussion:
First, review the materials on reading a research article and on paraphrasing.
Next, access the research article found in the Learning Resources.
By Day 4
Post your initial 2 paragraph response that addresses the following:
What was the purpose of the study the authors conducted? Write that purpose in your own words.
Additionally, reflect on the process of paraphrasing the purpose. Pose any questions and/or explain challenges that came up during the process.
In paragraph 1, be sure to:
Explain what you feel is the purpose of the study
In paragraph 2, be sure to:
Discuss how you located the purpose of the study

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