Prepare the discussion and abstract for the following research papers-

1. Long-term habitual physical activity is associated with lower distractibility in a Stroop interference task in aging: Behavioral and ERP evidence.

2. Working Memory and the Strategic Control of Attention in Older and Younger Adults

3. Effects of Bilingualism and Aging on Executive Function and Working Memory.

How to Write an Abstract

• Summary of content and purpose

• Highlight the critical points made in the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections

• It should be dense with information but also readable, well organized, brief, and self-contained

• The abstract determines the fate of an article

• Abstracts are written last!

• Should identify 4 elements of the research

1. The problem under investigation

2. The methods (including tests and apparatus that were used), data-gathering procedures, and pertinent characteristics of the participants

3. The findings

4. The conclusions and/or the implications of the findings

How to write a discussion Discussion

• Goal:

• To evaluate and interpret the results with respect to your original hypothesis, other research findings, and theories

• Evaluate and Interpret

• Begin with a succinct statement of the essential findings

• Relate to original predictions

• Describe how your results relate to the hypothesis and relevant theories

• Similarities and differences between your results and those of other researchers Discussion

• Evaluate and Interpret

• Acknowledge limitations and address alternative explanations for the results

• Anticipate criticisms

• Propose additional research. Not only what should be done but also why?

• How might the results be important in general? What are the possible applications?

• Conclusion