How might an applied research report differ from a journal article? Explain the differences, while describing the content of report sections that differ between these two types of writing.

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One of the major differences between an applied research report and a journal article is that a journal article must focus on answering a particular research question, whereas an applied report is likely to have the broader purpose of describing a wide range of study findings and attempting to meet the diverse needs of multiple audiences for the research; most journals require a short abstract at the beginning, which summarizes the research question and findings; most research articles include a general Methodology section that will include subsections on measurement and sampling; a Conclusion section is often used to present the most general conclusions, reflections, and limitations, rather than including these in the Discussion section; applied reports begin with an Executive Summary that presents the highlights from each section of the report, including major findings, in a brief format, often using bullets.