Research papers
Research Papers
A Research Paper (pronunciation: /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ ˈpeɪpər/) is a comprehensive document that presents an in-depth analysis of a particular topic, based on the author's original research and interpretation of data.
Etymology
The term "research paper" is derived from the words "research," which originates from the Old French recherche, meaning "to seek out," and "paper," which comes from the Latin papyrus, referring to the material on which early writings were recorded.
Definition
A research paper is a form of academic writing that requires independent investigation of a specified topic and the analysis of the unique outcomes of that investigation. Research papers can be classified into two main types: argumentative research paper and analytical research paper.
Structure
A typical research paper structure includes the following sections:
- Title: This is the headline of the research paper. It should be concise and accurately describe the research paper's content.
- Abstract: This is a brief summary of the research paper, usually about 250-500 words long.
- Introduction: This section introduces the topic, purpose of the study, and outlines the research problem.
- Literature Review: This section provides a review of related literature that supports the research problem.
- Methodology: This section describes the research methods used to collect data.
- Results: This section presents the findings of the research.
- Discussion: This section interprets the results and may also point out limitations of the study.
- Conclusion: This section summarizes the research and the findings.
- Bibliography: This section lists the sources that were referenced in the research paper.
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