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
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 Research questions
Literature Review Significan ce : Why is your topic important? Analysis: Critical evaluation of existing studies Gaps:
Methods
Field Research Surveys Interviews Experimen ts
Field Research Methods Participant s Procedure
Field Research Findin gs The data or analysis you got out of your research
Library Research Analysis using an established theory
Library Research Analyzing the arguments of a text
Library Research Comparative Analysis
Library Research Analysis using deconstructi on
Discussion Develop your argument based upon your findings
Conclusion Wrap up what you have been discussing in your paper