Unit 4.1- IMLRD

Objectives: Students will be able to:

• Identify and describe the main components of an IMLRD paper.
• Explain the purpose, contents, and structure of four sections of an IMLRD paper: Introduction, Method, Literature,Results, and Discussion.
• Analyze specific sections of the four main components of sample IMLRD papers

Part 1-  Overview of the Unit

Read and review the assignment information and rubric for Unit 4.

Part 2 - Warm-up Discussion

In groups, answer the questions presented.

• What is primary research and secondary research and how are they different?
• What is the scientific method (how is primary research done)? How is the research method recorded in a written form?
• Have any of you written a primary research paper before?

Part 3 - Matching Headings with Components + Sample Paper

In pairs or groups, match the headings and function strips and put them in order to understand the purposes of each section of the IMLRD paper.

In pairs and groups, read the short sample IMLRD paper and fill out the blanks by labeling sections in order and provide their rationale. You need to find an appropriate title for the sample paper.

Part 4 - Explicit Instruction

Follow along the powerpoint as I discuss the contents of an ILMRD.

Part 5- Identifying the IMLRD Components of Sample Papers

In groups, read one sample article to find the topic and main findings of the article for 5 minutes. Share the information with the class.

sample article 1

sample article 2

sample article 3

sample article 4

Then, in the same group, complete the worksheet and make a short presentation about your answers to the class. Three groups will be chosen at random to present their information.