How to write a research paper is todays topic. Yes, i am back with the guide on how to write a research paper. I eventually, came across the people with great ideas for paper. The problem with them is how to write a research paper? Thus i decide to write this article.
In 2014 total scientific research papers published by Indians were around 40000. This number is probably improved to 60000 in 2018.
This article particularly, helps the beginner to start writing their own research papers. Research paper writing is not a difficult at all. It needs the proper arrangement of things to present.
To write a research paper, you need the basic writing skills. The English language is acceptable all over the world. Most of the times, experts suggest to use past tense for your paper.
Instead of saying-
1. I reach to these results.
2. I reach to this conclusion
3. I face this problem
Rather say-
1. Author has achieved these results.
2. Author concludes that-
3. Author has came across this problem
The above mention sentences will help you to understand the language to write a research paper.
Well , to start with the discussion, let me tell you, the research paper is simply consists of-
A title
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Literature survey
Main body
a. Methodology
b. Diagrams/ simulations/ experimental setup
c. Results and discussion
Conclusion
References
Acknowledgement
Let me talk about each part in detail.
A title of the research paper must be relevant and most suitable to the topic of research. It must express what exactly is present in the research paper.
Abstract is a summary of (usually 100 to 150 words) about the research paper. In abstract, you may add some key points of the recent research or surveys carry out by others.
It is simply a trailer of your research paper. Upon reading, one must get clear idea about what is exactly present in your research paper.
The most important thing, selecting the proper keywords. Most of the times the research papers are search by others with the keywords. Probably, You must have 3 to 5 keywords for your research paper.
Please select the keywords very thoughtfully. It must clear the things like, what process, concept, definitions, technology and research is present in your paper.
The introduction of a research paper mainly presents the current scenario. What research is done by others. How you can carry research. What are the assumptions. In what way you completed the research. Basic concepts of various topics. Various situations you come across. How you have selected the solution.
The introduction of a research paper is very important part. It gives the detail idea about the basics of the research work. It also present the resent research on the same topic by others. Sometimes it lasts for around 200 to 250 words.
The literature survey is just the presented to explain , what work the other researchers have presented. While writing it one must refer the others research articles.
In my opinion, you must refer the recent research papers of the authors (Around 10-15). The selection of papers to refer is another important thing. I suggest you to select the papers of recent 2 to 3 years.
The main body of the research paper presents the actual research you want to present. It involves the actual things you have done. May be rather reflects your work. Main body includes following:
The methodology part consists of the methods you select to reach to the results. It explain about the things like software, hardware, algorithm, program, theorem, process, or the way you select to achieve results.
b. Diagrams/ simulations/ experimental setup
This section adds more value to your research paper. Here you have to explain your own creations. In my view, it is most important part of your research paper.
Here, the actual results are presented. You must discuss the results to make others understand, what you conclude from it. The results are the sort of proofs for your research work. It is a experimental evidence of the work you expect to complete. It helps to prove your expectations are fulfill from the experiment.
The conclusion is simply the summary of your research work. In this part, you may add the scope for future developments. You must comment on your research here. You may add the key points you studied during your work. It must be around 100 to 150 words.
At last, the most important part of the paper is references. It is a list of the research papers you refer. I suggest you to cite all the papers. Also other documents and sources you refer. Moreover, it is a sort of credit to other researchers for indirect contribution to your research.
It includes the thanks message for all. Altogether, who directly or indirectly involve in your research work. It is the appreciation to the people who helped you.
Further, below figure shows the steps to remember while writing a research paper.
Fig: How to write a research paper (Various things to be included in the research paper)
The following points will help you for writing effectively:
Do not copy others work
Check grammar
All diagrams must be your creation
Use simple language
Cite all the sources you refer
Avoid confusing contents
Add the name of contributing authors only
Check plagiarism
Do not include information of dispute
Never add any confidential information
Without prior permission of authority avoid using their data
Of course, i hope, this information will help you in writing your first research paper. Before submitting the paper to any journal, you must go through my previous blog posts.
Finally, the above posts will help you. This is all i can help you about how to write a research paper in short time.
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Amazing article.
Short but covers all facts
Great information. Really delighted… I am gonna write my first research paper soon