Deck 11: Writing for Publication in Art Therapy and Other Scholarly Journals

Question 1

What is the main purpose of an abstract?

Answer 1

To communicate an accurate, comprehensive, and concise summary of the report

Question 2

What information should be included in an abstract?

A) Keywords, kind of research study, number and type of participants, acknowledgements
B) Keywords, number and types of participants, arguments why the study is important
C) Keywords, hypothesis, kind of research design, number and type of participants, results
D) Keywords, problem statement, methods, results, arguments why the study is important, introduction to the article

Answer 2

C

Question 3

List in order the 8 elements of a basic research report.

Answer 3

a.Cover page
b. Abstract
c. Introduction and literature review
d. Method
e. Results
f. Discussion and conclusion
g. References
h. Figures and tables

Question 4

Explain how to use the "hourglass" metaphor to organize a research report.

Question 5

Which of the following is an ethical decision made when conducting the study that a researcher should include in a published report?

A) Whether the researcher had to mask or change the data to prevent disclosure
B) Whether the researcher was supervised by a registered art therapist or other qualified supervisor
C) Whether to report any biases revealed by the participants in the study
D) Whether the researcher was protected by liability insurance before being on site

Question 6

What is a good general rule for student-faculty authored papers?

A) The student should give authorship and credit to any faculty mentor because his or her experience adds credibility to the paper.
B) The student and faculty should determine in advance who should be listed as authors and who should make the primary contribution to the article.
C) Faculty members should not involve their students in research publications because the imbalance of power in their relationship may lead to exploitation.
D) Students should not be listed as a first author on a paper that is substantially based on their graduate research.

Question 7

What 6 tests of supporting evidence will most likely lead the reader to accept the researcher's claim? The evidence provided in the report must be:

Question 8

Which of the following examples does not follow APA guidelines for describing people in a research study?

A) "The study compared the effectiveness of art therapy programs for the elderly in two skilled nursing care centers."
B) "The researcher asked each participant to complete a drawing of a favorite childhood memory."
C) "Some Latino clients may need the services of a translator."
D) "The art therapy group was composed of 25 children who were not known to have a learning disability."

Question 9

Based on APA guidelines for reporting research, identify at least one problem in how each of the following statements are written:
a. "We should become advocates for the homeless in our community art therapy programs."
b. "Surveys were completed online and by mail."
c. "Art therapy made a huge difference on the victims' attitudes."
d. "Depressed adults completed only half of the tasks that the normal adults completed."

Question 10

What is the effect on the profession when art therapists do not take the extra step to share their knowledge by publishing their research? Why is this considered an ethical question? Why do you think art therapists choose not to publish in peer-reviewed journals?

Question 11

Create an artwork as a reflection on the following question: What do you imagine it is that you are "co-authoring" with your clients, peers, the profession, and society?

Question 12

Read one of the sample papers in the APA manual and apply the "checklist" to evaluate the completeness of the paper.

Question 13

Re-write a section of a student paper, creative journal entry, or clinical case notes using the scholarly journal style of concise scientific writing.

Question 14

Create a graphics storyboard that presents a concise, step-by-step explanation for how to complete a common activity, such as tying a shoelace or making a cup of coffee. Write the procedure in a science-writing style.

Question 15

Imagine that you are a co-author on a research paper on a study you conducted. Who would you want to be your co-authors and why? What would be the best feedback you could receive from reviewers and why?

Question 16

Reflect on the connection between personal and professional worth and the public sharing of your knowledge through publication.