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Transparency and replication are essential features of scientific inquiry, yet scientific communications of applied quantitative research are often lacking in much-needed procedural information. In an effort to promote researchers dissemination of their quantitative studies in a cohesive, detailed, and informative manner, the authors delineate information concerning writing for publication in applied research journals. Specifically, they present 10 basic recommendations, ranging from how to construct well-written abstracts through outlining what to include in discussions. They emphasize information needed for the Method and Results sections, given that those two sections are where transparency and procedural and analytic details—considered necessary to replicate studies—are traditionally provided.

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A Primer on Disseminating Applied Quantitative Research

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