The document outlines the typical parts of a research paper, including:
1) The title, which should indicate the problem addressed using keywords;
2) An abstract that summarizes the paper's goals, results, and conclusions in about a page;
3) An introduction that provides background and explains the writer's purpose and scope;
4) A literature review that describes relevant past research related to the research problem;
5) A methods section that details how the research was conducted;
6) Results that present any data, graphs, or tables to prove the paper's point;
7) A conclusion that discusses what was learned or proved and describes future work.
3. I. What is a research paper?
A library
paper, a
term paper
or a thesis.
4. II. The structure or parts of a research paper
A
research
paper
A
research
paper
TitleTitle
IntroductionIntroduction
Literature reviewLiterature review
MethodsMethods
References/ BibliographyReferences/ Bibliography
AbstractAbstract
ResultsResults
Conclusion/ DiscussionConclusion/ Discussion
5. Title
The title should be specific and indicate the
problem the research project addresses using
keywords that will be helpful in literature
reviews in the future.
6. Abstract
A brief summary of the entire paper,
usually within one page.
It should include: goals and objectives,
results, and conclusions.
7. Explains the writer’s motive, intention or
purpose in discussing his or her topic, and
its scope and focus.
Provides the background or the situation
the reader may need.
IntroductionIntroduction
8. Literature review
The purpose of the literature review is
to describe past important research and
it relate it specifically to the research
problem.
It should include all relevant findings
from credible sources, such as academic
books and peer-reviewed journal
articles.
9. The biggest part of the paper.
Where the writer elaborates his or her
ideas in detail.
Methods/ ProcedureMethods/ Procedure
10. This section is where you prove your point
with the data. Give graphs and tables of
costs, profits, whatever your data is. Also
give some description or guide to help the
reader recognize your important points.
ResultsResults
11. Here you state what you’re learned or
proved. What are the "take home
messages" or major accomplishments of
this work? You may also describe
interesting observations, new questions,
and future work here.
Conclusion/ DiscussionConclusion/ Discussion
12. References/ Bibliography
A bibliography is a list of books, articles, and
other publications which serve as the sources
of information for your paper.
OR
A list of the references you used in the work
& writing the paper.
