2. A research paper is a written
document that presents the
results of original research or
analysis on a specific topic.
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What is the Research Paper?
• It is a formal piece of academic
writing that typically includes:
The purpose of a research paper is to
communicate new knowledge and
understanding to the academic community
and to advance the field of study in which it
is written.
1. an introduction,
2. literature review
3. methodology
4. results
5. discussion
6. conclusion
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Research
Paper
Analytical
research papers
Review papers
Argumentative
research papers
Experimental
research papers
Case study
research papers
Survey research
papers
Descriptive
research papers
4. Some of the most common types of research papers include:
1. Analytical research papers: These papers analyze and interpret primary and/or
secondary sources to provide a new understanding of a topic.
2. Argumentative research papers: These papers present a specific argument or thesis
and use evidence to support it.
3. Experimental research papers: These papers report on original research that involves
the manipulation of variables to test a hypothesis.
4. Survey research papers: These papers present the results of surveys or
questionnaires that were conducted to gather data on a specific topic.
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5. Continue:
• Review papers: These papers provide a comprehensive analysis of existing research
on a particular topic, often identifying gaps in the literature and suggesting areas for
future research.
• Case study research papers: These papers report on a specific case or cases, often in-
depth, to provide insight into a particular phenomenon or issue.
• Descriptive research papers: These papers describe a particular phenomenon or issue,
often through observation or interviews, and may provide recommendations for
future action.
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6. A well-defined problem will guide the researcher through all
stages of the research process, from setting objectives to
choosing a technique.
A thorough examination of the relevant studies is essential to
the research process. It enables the researcher to identify the
precise aspects of the problem. Once a problem has been
found, the investigator or researcher needs to find out more
about it.
This stage gives problem-zone background. It teaches the
investigator about previous research, how they were conducted,
and its conclusions. The researcher can build consistency
between his work and others through a literature review. Such a
review exposes the researcher to a more significant body of
knowledge and helps him follow the research process
efficiently.
Identify the Research
Problem
Evaluate the Literature
Review
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7. While reading, we consume content from the available body of
knowledge. To keep the body of knowledge current, some
contributions need to be continuously made. Publication is a way
to contribute to the existing body of knowledge and that is why
publishing is important.
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