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The Structure of Research Article Conclusions in Library and Information Science Journals

  • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
  • Abbr : JKLISS
  • 2018, 49(3), pp.111-132
  • DOI : 10.16981/kliss.49.3.201809.111
  • Publisher : Korean Library And Information Science Society
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science
  • Received : August 11, 2018
  • Accepted : September 4, 2018

Kim Kapseon 1

1중원대학교

Accredited

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to identify the structure and pattern of conclusions chapters in research articles selected in four representative journals published in Korean LIS. To analyse the structure and pattern five categories and eleven elements drawn from RA conclusions were used such as ‘Drawing Attention’, ‘Summarizing’, ‘Discussing’, ‘Applying’ and ‘Extending’. The Findings are as follows. ‘Conclusions’ was the most used title of the chapter, and then ‘conclusions and suggestions’. The conclusions sections were consisted averagely 4.2 elements. ‘Summary of findings’ was the most frequently elements, followed by ‘summary of research process’, ‘suggestion of further research’ and ‘implication’. Also, ‘summary of findings’ was the most used in lengths. ’Summarizing’ was the highest frequency in five categories, followed by ‘Extending’, and ‘Applying’. The dominant first element begun conclusions sections was ‘summary of findings’ and the final element closed conclusion was ‘suggestion of further research’. ‘Summary of research process - summary of findings’ order was found in the most frequent pattern of conclusions. ‘Summary of findings’ and ‘summary of research processes’ in ‘Summarizing’ were found as essential functions, while other elements, such as significance, ‘application’, ‘limitations’ in ‘Applying’ and ‘Extending’ were found as optional functions in the conclusions of Korean LIS research articles.

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