Read only 5 original research reports(Peer revieow or scholarly articles). Published opinions, descriptions, current practices, or idea articles are not research.. An original research study has sufficient details and specific language so that you are able to use direct quotations to provide information on (1) the statement of the problem investigated, (2) The research questions or hypotheses, (3) The methodology for answering those questions, (4) The findings, and (5) the conclusions.
After you identify an article that definitely is an original research report, abstract it very carefully by including the 5 aspects above (use direct quotes in this section. In general this abstract should not exceed 200- 400 words. (one page). Avoid distorting the author's ideas by staying as closely as possible to his\her terminology by using direct quotes.