Structure Of Paper

Abstract

The abstract should be around one or two paragraphs with at least 250 words, clearly stating the objective of the study or review, the methods used, and a summary of results and findings. Avoid abbreviations and references in this section.

Keywords

There should be 5 keywords, which define the subject matter and focus of the manuscript/study to assist in article search.

1. Introduction

The introduction should set the study in context by reviewing relevant knowledge of the subject, followed by a concise statement of the objectives of the study along with the research problem.

2. Literature Review

A literature review is a theoretical survey of scholarly sources on a specific topic. It provides an overview of current knowledge, allowing you to identify relevant theories, methods, and gaps in the existing research.

A literature review involves collecting, evaluating, and analyzing publications such as books and journal articles that relate to your research question. Depending on the situation, the literature review may evaluate the sources and advise the reader on the most pertinent or relevant ones.

3. Research Methodology

The methodology describes the broad philosophical underpinning of your chosen research methods, including whether you are using qualitative or quantitative methods, or a mixture of both, and why. You should be clear about the academic basis for all the research method choices you have made.

It should answer two main questions: How was the data collected or generated? And, how was it analyzed? The writing should be direct and precise and always written in the past tense.

4. Analysis / Findings & Results

Data analysis is a technical summary of the results obtained from tests and experiments. It involves reviewing gathered information and interpreting the data collected using logical and analytical reasoning to determine trends, patterns, and relationships.

The Results section of a research paper represents the core findings derived from the methods applied to gather and analyze information. It presents these findings in a logical sequence without bias or interpretation, preparing the reader for later discussion.

5. Recommendations / Conclusion

Recommendations in your research paper are essential for suggesting future research directions. They are based on what you have found or what might be explored further.

If the paper is based on case studies, the conclusion should summarize what was learned, the next steps, and possible contingency planning.

6. Area of Further Studies

Give a brief summary of your research and highlight areas where further work is possible. This paragraph will attract readers and scholars for positive feedback and will help future researchers.

References

APA 7th style (Author-Year) is recommended for in-text citation of references, whereas details will come in the bibliography.

Basic Format

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date). Title of the work. Source where you can retrieve the work. URL or DOI if available.