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Structure of a Research Paper
Title:
Concise and descriptive.
Abstract:
Summary of the research question, methods, results, and conclusions.
Introduction:
Background, research problem, and study purpose.
Methodology:
Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
Results:
Presentation of findings with tables and figures.
Discussion:
Interpretation, comparison with existing research, and limitations.
Conclusion:
Summary, implications, and future research.
References:
List of cited sources.
Exercise:
Outline your research paper's main sections.
Writing the Introduction and Methodology
Introduction
Context:
Background information.
Problem Statement:
Define the research problem.
Objectives:
State research goals.
Methodology
Design:
Research type and approach.
Data Collection:
Methods used.
Analysis:
Techniques for analyzing data.
Exercise:
Draft the introduction and methodology sections.
Writing the Results and Discussion
Results
Findings:
Present data with clarity and accuracy.
Discussion
Interpretation:
Explain results and implications.
Comparison:
Relate findings to previous research.
Limitations:
Discuss any study limitations.
Exercise:
Draft the results and discussion sections.