Given two quantitative and two qualitative research studies, minus the abstracts, choose one quantitative study and one qualitative study to analyze. Then, write a 250-word abstract for each one.
As you read each study, take notes that will help you write the abstracts. Consider:
The purpose of the research.
How the sample of participants was selected.
The rationale given for the choice of a qualitative versus a quantitative approach.
The main findings of the study.
Any limitations of the study.
Any recommendations made for further research.
In addition, keep a record of key words or concepts to add to each abstract.