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ENGL1102 - U8 - Putting It All Together - Updated

The document outlines the essential components of a research paper, including the title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, conclusion, and reference list. It provides guidance on how to structure these parts for clarity and flow, emphasizing the importance of a concise abstract and a compelling introduction. Additionally, it highlights the need for proper citations and adherence to APA formatting guidelines.

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ENGL1102 - U8 - Putting It All Together - Updated

The document outlines the essential components of a research paper, including the title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, conclusion, and reference list. It provides guidance on how to structure these parts for clarity and flow, emphasizing the importance of a concise abstract and a compelling introduction. Additionally, it highlights the need for proper citations and adherence to APA formatting guidelines.

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The Research Paper

How to put your parts together

Joseph Szewczyk
for University of the People
Research Paper

What to do?

• You already have almost all (if not all) of the parts for a
research paper

• All you need to do is put your revised parts in order and


make sure they flow smoothly with each transition
Research Paper
A Research Paper can have the following parts:

• Title
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results
• Conclusion
• Reference List
Research Paper

The Abstract

• This is the 100-250 word concise summary of your work

• It can have keywords at the end

• It is usually the 1st thing people read


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The Introduction

• This is where you will put your thesis

• You can put a ‘road map’ for people to follow your paper easier

• You need to hook your reader here

• Remember to focus on ‘Who Cares?’ and ‘So What?’


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The Literature Review

• This is used to establish that you have read the current literature
in the field and that you can connect the work in analysis and
synthesis to this field

• Make sure you give proper in-text citations

• Try to use up-to-date information from peer reviewed sources


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The Methodology

• This is just a fancy word for “How did you look and gather
your information or data.”

• You have two basic “types” of methodology


• Quantitative (Numbers and Statistical studies)
• Qualitative (Usually based on story or report).

• Explain what you did and why you did it.


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The Results

• What did you find out?


• Put the results into a narrative form
• Tell your audience as if you were explaining to someone
in person
• Use your data to back up your words
• Is it what you expected? Why or why not?
• Did anyone have the same results as you in a study? Why
might yours be the same or different?
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The Conclusion
• Usually the 2nd thing anyone reads when scanning for research
readings

• Should restate the thesis

• Only have what was discussed in the paper

• Can include a brief bit on where the research can go in the


future
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Reference List
• List all of the sources cited in your paper

• All sources should be formatted in according to APA guidelines


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For further information:

• APA Formatting and Style Guide -


https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/
apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/
general_format.html

• A good link to see an easy example is here -


https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/
apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/
apa_sample_paper.html

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