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  1. Writing a research article: advice to beginners

    The typical research paper is a highly codified rhetorical form [1, 2]. Knowledge of the rules—some explicit, others implied—goes a long way toward writing a paper that will get accepted in a peer-reviewed journal. Primacy of the research question. A good research paper addresses a specific research question.

  2. How to Write a Research Paper: the LEAP approach (+cheat sheet)

    Reading Time: 14 minutes In this article I will show you how to write a research paper using the four LEAP writing steps. The LEAP academic writing approach is a step-by-step method for turning research results into a published paper.. The LEAP writing approach has been the cornerstone of the 70 + research papers that I have authored and the 3700+ citations these paper have accumulated within ...

  3. Writing a scientific article: A step-by-step guide for beginners

    Overall, while writing an article from scratch may appear a daunting task for many young researchers, the process can be largely facilitated by good groundwork when preparing your research project, and a systematic approach to the writing, following these simple guidelines for each section (see summary in Fig. 1). It is worth the effort of ...

  4. How to Write a Research Paper

    Create a research paper outline. Write a first draft of the research paper. Write the introduction. Write a compelling body of text. Write the conclusion. The second draft. The revision process. Research paper checklist. Free lecture slides.

  5. Writing for publication: Structure, form, content, and journal

    This article provides an overview of writing for publication in peer-reviewed journals. While the main focus is on writing a research article, it also provides guidance on factors influencing journal selection, including journal scope, intended audience for the findings, open access requirements, and journal citation metrics.

  6. Write and structure a journal article well

    Abstract. The purpose of your abstract is to express the key points of your research, clearly and concisely. An abstract must always be well considered, as it is the primary element of your work that readers will come across. An abstract should be a short paragraph (around 300 words) that summarizes the findings of your journal article.

  7. Writing Center

    Delivered to your inbox every two weeks, the Writing Toolbox features practical advice and tools you can use to prepare a research manuscript for submission success and build your scientific writing skillset. Discover how to navigate the peer review and publishing process, beyond writing your article.

  8. How to Write and Publish a Research Paper for a Peer-Reviewed Journal

    The introduction section should be approximately three to five paragraphs in length. Look at examples from your target journal to decide the appropriate length. This section should include the elements shown in Fig. 1. Begin with a general context, narrowing to the specific focus of the paper.

  9. HOW TO WRITE A SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE

    The ability to accurately describe ideas, protocols/procedures, and outcomes are the pillars of scientific writing. Accurate and clear expression of your thoughts and research information should be the primary goal of scientific writing. 12 Remember that accuracy and clarity are even more important when trying to get complicated ideas across ...

  10. Writing a Research Paper Introduction

    Table of contents. Step 1: Introduce your topic. Step 2: Describe the background. Step 3: Establish your research problem. Step 4: Specify your objective (s) Step 5: Map out your paper. Research paper introduction examples. Frequently asked questions about the research paper introduction.

  11. How to Write Your First Research Paper

    Writing a research manuscript is an intimidating process for many novice writers in the sciences. One of the stumbling blocks is the beginning of the process and creating the first draft. This paper presents guidelines on how to initiate the writing process and draft each section of a research manuscript. The paper discusses seven rules that ...

  12. Writing a research article: advice to beginners

    The research question is not specified: The stated aim of the paper is tautological (e.g. 'The aim of this paper is to describe what we did') or vague (e.g. 'We explored issues related to X') The structure of the paper is chaotic (e.g. methods are described in the Results section)

  13. Research Paper

    Definition: Research Paper is a written document that presents the author's original research, analysis, and interpretation of a specific topic or issue. It is typically based on Empirical Evidence, and may involve qualitative or quantitative research methods, or a combination of both. The purpose of a research paper is to contribute new ...

  14. Writing a research article: advice to beginners

    State why the problem you address is important. State what is lacking in the current knowledge. State the objectives of your study or the research question. Methods. Describe the context and setting of the study. Specify the study design. Describe the 'population' (patients, doctors, hospitals, etc.) Describe the sampling strategy.

  15. Writing a Research Paper

    Writing a research paper is an essential aspect of academics and should not be avoided on account of one's anxiety. In fact, the process of writing a research paper can be one of the more rewarding experiences one may encounter in academics. What is more, many students will continue to do research throughout their careers, which is one of the ...

  16. Structure of a Research Article

    Knowing these elements and the purpose of each serves help you to read and understand academic texts efficiently and effectively, and then apply what you read to your paper or project. Social Science (and Science) original research articles generally follow IMRD: Introduction- Methods-Results-Discussion. Introduction. Introduces topic of article.

  17. How to Write a Research Article: A Comprehensive Guide

    Writing a Research Article can be an unbelievably daunting task, but it is a vital skill for any researcher or academic. This blog post intends to provide a detailed instruction on how to create a Research Paper. It will delve into the crucial elements of a Research Article, including its format, various types, and how it differs from a Research Paper.

  18. Types of research article

    Letters or short reports. Method article. Posters and slides. Registered report. Research article. Review article. Software tool articles. In scholarly literature, there are many different kinds of articles published every year. Original research articles are often the first thing you think of when you hear the words 'journal article'.

  19. On Writing Research Articles Well: A Guide for Writing IS Papers

    I start by discussing and proposing guidelines for writing IS theory papers, drawing heavily from a recent experience writing an IS theory paper (Baird & Maruping, 2021). I then extend the guidelines provided to writing empirical IS papers. Numerous tips are provided throughout. Paper planning worksheets and outlines are available in the ...

  20. How to Write a Literature Review

    Show how your research addresses a gap or contributes to a debate; Evaluate the current state of research and demonstrate your knowledge of the scholarly debates around your topic. Writing literature reviews is a particularly important skill if you want to apply for graduate school or pursue a career in research. We've written a step-by-step ...

  21. (PDF) How to write a Research article

    As you research the answers to the topic questions. you can use the information two ways: 1. If it is from a non-com puter source, you can use. index cards to copy the information needed, or ca n ...

  22. How to write a research article

    This article is a short version of the comprehensive and freely available tutorial "How to write a research article for MRC", written by Paul Trevorrow and Gary E. Martin.Read the full text to get best practice guidelines for authors publishing research articles in Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry (MRC). It offers authors essential insights into writing eye‐catching article titles, author/co ...

  23. A Practical Guide to Writing Quantitative and Qualitative Research

    INTRODUCTION. Scientific research is usually initiated by posing evidenced-based research questions which are then explicitly restated as hypotheses.1,2 The hypotheses provide directions to guide the study, solutions, explanations, and expected results.3,4 Both research questions and hypotheses are essentially formulated based on conventional theories and real-world processes, which allow the ...

  24. Childhood trauma linked to distrust of healthcare professionals

    New research finds a link between childhood trauma and a reduced engagement with ... Want to write? Write an article and join a growing community of more than 186,000 academics and researchers ...

  25. Research in Cognition and Metacognition Aims to Improve Mathematical

    Sarah Sparks' fascination with mental processing has led her to research math students' metacognition during proof writing — a vital mathematical process to convince others that their deductive arguments are accurate.Sparks is in her final year of studies in the Educational Mathematics (now Mathematics Education) Ph.D. program at the University of Northern Colorado.

  26. 7 in 10 think Supreme Court justices prioritize ideology: AP poll

    The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 7 in 10 Americans think the high court's justices are more influenced by ideology, while only about 3 in 10 U.S. adults think the justices are more likely to provide an independent check on other branches of government by being fair and impartial.

  27. Technique improves the reasoning capabilities of large language models

    The research will be presented at the Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the Association for Computational Linguistics. Problem-solving with programs. Many popular large language models work by predicting the next word, or token, given some natural language input.

  28. Role of Government and Where Americans Agree ...

    Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans' attitudes about U.S. government, such as its size and role. This report is based primarily on a survey of 8,709 adults, including 7,166 registered voters, from April 8 to 14, 2024. Some of the analysis in this report is based on a survey of 8,638 adults from May 13 to 19, 2024.

  29. If we're so busy, why isn't anything getting done?

    Our research suggests key success factors in winning organizations are empowering employees and spending more time on high-quality coaching interactions. How microenterprises empower employees to drive innovative solutions . Haier, a Chinese appliance maker, created more than 4,000 microenterprises (MEs) that share common approaches but operate ...

  30. Ancient Egyptian scribes and specific skeletal occupational risk

    Men with writing proficiency enjoyed a privileged position in ancient Egyptian society in the third millennium BC. Research focusing on these officials of elevated social status ("scribes ...