APA Style Structure of a Research Paper Structure

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(APA Style) Structure of a Research Paper

(APA Style) Structure of a Research Paper

Structure of a Research Paper Field Research Title page Introduction Literature review Method Findings

Structure of a Research Paper Field Research Title page Introduction Literature review Method Findings Discussion Conclusion References Appendices Library Research Title page Introduction Literature review Method (optional) Discussion Conclusion References

Title Page Title Author Affiliation Author note

Title Page Title Author Affiliation Author note

Abstract A oneparagraph, selfcontained summary of the most important elements of the paper

Abstract A oneparagraph, selfcontained summary of the most important elements of the paper

Introduction of the topic Thesis statement Significance of the paper Scope of the paper

Introduction of the topic Thesis statement Significance of the paper Scope of the paper Research questions

Literature Review Significan ce : Why is your topic important? Analysis: Critical evaluation of

Literature Review Significan ce : Why is your topic important? Analysis: Critical evaluation of existing studies Gaps:

Methods

Methods

Field Research Surveys Interviews Experimen ts

Field Research Surveys Interviews Experimen ts

Field Research Methods Participant s Procedure

Field Research Methods Participant s Procedure

Field Research Findin gs The data or analysis you got out of your research

Field Research Findin gs The data or analysis you got out of your research

Library Research Analysis using an established theory

Library Research Analysis using an established theory

Library Research Analyzing the arguments of a text

Library Research Analyzing the arguments of a text

Library Research Comparative Analysis

Library Research Comparative Analysis

Library Research Analysis using deconstructi on

Library Research Analysis using deconstructi on

Discussion Develop your argument based upon your findings

Discussion Develop your argument based upon your findings

Conclusion Wrap up what you have been discussing in your paper

Conclusion Wrap up what you have been discussing in your paper

References Alphabetical listing of the references

References Alphabetical listing of the references

Appendices Tools Tables Details

Appendices Tools Tables Details