Research Paper
Research Paper Sections
A research paper typically consists of several key sections, each serving a specific purpose in presenting and organizing your research findings. Here is a description of each section and what to include in them:
Title: The title should be concise and informative, clearly indicating the study's focus and scope.
Abstract: This summary provides an overview of the entire paper, including the research question, methods used, key findings, and their significance. It should be concise yet comprehensive, allowing readers to understand the essence of your study quickly.
Introduction: This section provides the necessary context for your research by outlining the study's background, significance, and purpose. It should clearly state the research question or hypothesis, identify gaps in current knowledge, and explain your work's relevance and potential impact.
Literature Review: The literature review summarizes and evaluates existing research and scholarly articles relevant to your study. It demonstrates your understanding of the field, identifies key theories, concepts, and methodologies, and highlights the gap in knowledge that your research aims to address. Include a critical analysis of previous studies and explain how your research contributes to the existing body of knowledge.
Methods: This section details the methodology used to conduct your research. It should be clear and replicable, enabling other researchers to recreate your study. Include information on the research design, data collection methods, sample size, variables measured, and any statistical analyses employed. Explain how ethical considerations were addressed, if applicable.
Results: Present your findings in a clear and concise manner. Use appropriate tables, graphs, or visual aids to enhance the understanding of your data. Describe the outcomes of your analyses and report any statistical significance. Avoid interpreting or discussing the results in this section.
Discussion: Here, interpret and evaluate your results in the context of your research question and objectives. Discuss the implications and significance of your findings, compare them with previous studies, and explain any discrepancies or limitations. Address any unexpected or contradictory results and propose possible explanations. Emphasize the contributions of your research and suggest areas for future investigation.
Conclusion: Summarize the main findings of your study and their implications. Restate the research question and explain how your research has contributed to answering it. Avoid introducing new information or arguments in this section.
References: Include a list of all the sources cited in your paper using an appropriate citation style (APA for this course). Ensure accurate and consistent formatting.
Research Paper Template
Here is a template for the research paper (make a copy and then edit your own copy).
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Research Paper Examples
Here is a list of research paper examples to use in guiding your writing style:
Submission
Once you are finished with the research paper, please submit to the following link for publication in the YRJCB Journal: https://forms.gle/868VGmodeCQpKJz1A
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