Project-Based Learning and Students' Critical Thinking in Islamic Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Keywords: project-based learning; critical thinking; Islamic education; quasi-experiment
1. Introduction
Start with the general context and the problem (Author, Year). Narrow down to the gap in previous research, then state the novelty of the study (Author & Author, Year). End the section with the research objective and, where relevant, the hypothesis.
2. Method
2.1 Research design
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2.2 Participants and instruments
Report the population, sampling technique, sample size, instruments, and their validity and reliability (e.g., Cronbach's alpha).
2.3 Data analysis
Name the statistical tests, assumptions checked and the significance level.
3. Results and Discussion
Present results in the order of the research questions, then interpret them against theory and earlier studies.
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Discuss why the results occurred, compare them with prior work, and state limitations and implications.
4. Conclusion
Answer the research objective in two to four sentences, without repeating the abstract, and suggest future research.
Acknowledgments
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Declarations
Ethics approval: (state or "not applicable"). Conflict of interest: (state). Funding: (state). Data availability: (state). Author contributions: (CRediT roles).
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