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    The key takeaways are the typical components and structure of a research paper, including the introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion/conclusion and references sections.

    The typical components of a research paper are the title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion/conclusion and references sections. These sections provide the structure for presenting the research in a logical flow from general to specific back to general.

    The purpose of the literature review section is to describe and synthesize past important research related to the research problem or question. It should relate previous findings and theories to the current research.

    Components of a Research Paper

    In this segment, the key components of a quality research paper will be identified and discussed.

    Learning Objectives
     Identify the components of a research paper.
     Analyze the components of a research paper.

    Understanding Scholarly Journal Articles


    Once a researcher goes through the process of conducting a research project, it is critical that he or she shares their
    findings with others through submission of the work to a scholarly journal. The following video, "Understanding
    Scholarly Journal Articles", provides an introduction to the process of writing a journal article for submission. The
    video discusses the purpose of publication, how scholarly journals differ from other publications, the steps in the
    publication process, the parts of basic journal article, and tips on writing.

    Structure of a Research Paper


    While academic disciplines vary on the exact format and style of journal articles in their field, most articles contain
    similar content and are divided in parts that typically follow the same logical flow. Following is a list of the parts
    commonly found in research articles.

     Title
     Abstract
     Introduction
     Literature Review
     Methods
     Results
     Discussion/Conclusion
     References/Bibliography
    Research papers are organized so that the information flow resembles an hourglass in that it goes from general to
    specific and then back to general again. The introduction and literature review sections will introduce the problem
    and provide general information. The methods and results will provide specific, detailed information about this
    research project and the discussion/conclusion will discuss the findings in a larger context. The following section will
    describe each of these parts in more detail. Additional information can be found in the Resources section of this
    module and in the Suggested Readings.

    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.

    Abstract
    The abstract is used by readers to quickly review the overall content of the paper. Journals typically place strict word
    limits on abstracts, such as 200 words, making them a challenge to write. The abstract should provide a complete
    synopsis of the research paper and should introduce the topic and the specific research question, provide a
    statement regarding methodology and should provide a general statement about the results and the
    findings. Because it is really a summary of the entire research paper, it is often written last.
    Introduction
    The introduction begins by introducing the broad overall topic and providing basic background information. It then
    narrows down to the specific research question relating to this topic. It provides the purpose and focus for the rest
    of the paper and sets up the justification for the research.

    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 be a synthesis of the previous literature and the new idea being researched. The review should
    examine the major theories related to the topic to date and their contributors. It should include all relevant findings
    from credible sources, such as academic books and peer-reviewed journal articles.

    Methods
    The methods section will describe the research design and methodology used to complete to the study. The general
    rule of thumb is that readers should be provided with enough detail to replicate the study.

    Results
    In this section, the results of the analysis are presented. How the results are presented will depend upon whether
    the research study was quantitative or qualitative in nature. This section should focus only on results that are
    directly related to the research or the problem. Graphs and tables should only be used when there is too much data
    to efficiently include it within the text. This section should present the results, but not discuss their significance.

    Discussion/Conclusion
    This section should be a discussion of the results and the implications on the field, as well as other fields. The
    hypothesis should be answered and validated by the interpretation of the results. This section should also discuss
    how the results relate to previous research mentioned in the literature review, any cautions about the findings, and
    potential for future research.

    References/Bibliography
    The research paper is not complete without the list of references. This section should be an alphabetized list of all
    the academic sources of information utilized in the paper. The format of the references will match the format and
    style used in the paper. Common formats include APA, MLA, Harvard and so forth.

    Research Tutorials
     Why Research?
     Generating Ideas

     Writing a Good Research Question

     Developing a Research Proposal

     APA Style

     Literature Review

     Basic Research Designs

     Sampling & Variables


     Practical Considerations

     Research Participants

     Ethical Considerations

     Data Sources

     Data Management

     Disseminating Your Findings

     Components of a Research Paper

     Effective Poster Presentations

     Effective Oral Presentations

    Resource Links
    Parts of a Research Paper - The parts of a typical research paper are described in these two links and the sites
    also provide links for additional resources, including the APA style manual.

     http://explorable.com/parts-of-a-research-paper
     http://www.umuc.edu/writingcenter/onlineguide/chapter4-13.cfm
    How to Write a Scientific Research Paper - The following links are a three part YouTube series on writing a
    scientific research paper. The series of videos provide a comprehensive, in-depth look at why publishing is
    important, how to get started, what are the parts of the paper and what order should they be written in, tips on how
    to write each section and additional suggestions that will assist writers in getting their work published.

     Part 1 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oAFVHb21HM
     Part 2 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QV2c6QKsMA
     Part 3 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuwFDwVWp4A
    Publishing Your Research 101 - The website provides a series of 10 video episodes by the American Chemical
    Society that address all aspects of writing a journal article for submission and tips on how to improve your writing.

     http://pubs.acs.org/r/publishing101
    The Literature Review - Researchers are required to know the research that has already been done in their field.
    The Literature Reviews examine previous related research. This video lecture explains how to write a Literature
    Review, and examines which elements are required in one.

     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKL2pdRmwc4
    Sample Research Paper - APA Style - The sample research paper shown here provides information regarding
    content, formatting, and style. There is also a link for exploring alternate formatting options.

     http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/res5e_ch09_s1-0009.html
    How to Avoid Plagiarism Tutorial -This comprehensive guide provides information on citation rules, examples of
    citations, and guidelines for paraphrasing, summarizing and using quotations.

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