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.