Research Writing
Research Writing
Research Writing
Writing
What is a Research Paper?
A research paper is a piece of academic
writing based on its author’s original
research on a particular topic, and the
analysis and interpretation of the research
findings.
It can be either:
•a term paper
•a master’s thesis
•a doctoral dissertation
HOW TO START A
RESEARCH PAPER?
Parts of a Research Paper
Title/Cover Page
– Composes of title of the research, full name of the
researcher, the subject for which the research is
presented. Also, it includes the college and
department of the institution to which the research
is presented and the month and year in which the
research is submitted.
Abstract
– Contains that brief discussion of the background
and objectives of the problem, statement of the
problem, short discussion of research design as well
as findings, conclusion and recommendations.
– Often only 100 to 300 words , it provides a broad
overview and is never more than a page
Acknowledgement
– Mention the people who guided in the completion
of the research.
Table of Contents
– Lists the chapter headings of the research such as
the preliminaries, chapter number, chapter titles
and page citations, sub-headings of main headings,
bibliography, appendix(ces) with corresponding
page.
List of Figures and
Illustrations
– Includes graphs, charts and other illustrations
used in the research. It shows the numbers of
figures and illustration, captions or title, and pages
in the research where the figures/illustrations
appear.
List of Tables