Journal Article Summary Report Structure Author(s), year, title, journal, volume, number, pages. 1. Give a brief introduction that is about 3-5 sentences to provide necessary background study (in your own words). In addition, state its purpose or research questions (in your own words). Why author(s) conducted the study? What about the study? (All in your own words) 2. Research method or approach (in your words) 3. Data source (in your words) 4. Findings – In your own words discuss the major findings and results. What did the author say or note about it? 5. Conclusions – In your own words, summarize researchers’ conclusions. 6. Implications – personal comments – Give your reactions to the study. Such as what did you learn from the study? Your critique of the article.