Writing out the research Research methodology Writing as

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Writing out the research Research methodology

Writing out the research Research methodology

Writing as a continual process Self-aids: • Research proposal (keep it up-to-date) • Summaries

Writing as a continual process Self-aids: • Research proposal (keep it up-to-date) • Summaries (of articles, conference presentations etc. ): • always add a full reference of the source • always mark which research it is connected to • Make notes of your ideas (research, methods, anything) even if they are not useful right now • Self-memos, research diary, research notebook • Make draft even if cannot complete them right now (for chapters, models, methods etc. )

Writing as a continual process • Write out parts of your research: • If

Writing as a continual process • Write out parts of your research: • If your research is ‚large’, it may not be possible publish as one single article. • Train yourself from easier to harder publications (writing can be improved only by doing) • But keep your ‚main contribution’ safe! (until cannot publish it in a defendable level)

Some hints for the writing process • • • Writing is not only a

Some hints for the writing process • • • Writing is not only a must: it helps you to clarify your thinking Create time for writing (it needs concentration and warm-up periods) Write when you are creative (right when you feel the inspiration) A regular writing place can help Writing requires a structure (create the macro-structure first ad then fill it) Set goals and achieve them Complete a unit before stopping your writing session to avoid loosing ideas Keep multiple copies of your working files Get friends to read your work

The traditional structure of a research report • Abstract • Introduction • Literature review

The traditional structure of a research report • Abstract • Introduction • Literature review • Methodology • Results • Conclusion and/or Discussion and/or Summary • References • Appendices

Reporting approaches • Linear-analytical: follows the logic of the research process (this is the

Reporting approaches • Linear-analytical: follows the logic of the research process (this is the traditional approach) • Comparative approach: the structure is designed to allow analytical comparisons to be made (eg. comparing the results of different analytical methods) • Chronological approach • Theory building: present the research as an emergent process leading to a convincing story and compelling explanation (if it is not easy to accept) • Suspense approach: allows the reader to understand how an explanation has been built (useful if it is hard to understand)

Abstract • A short summary of the COMPLETE content of the research. • It

Abstract • A short summary of the COMPLETE content of the research. • It is short, self-contained, reflects the content, adequately informs the reader, objective, precise and easy to understand.

Introduction • Provides a clear idea about the central issue of concern and its

Introduction • Provides a clear idea about the central issue of concern and its value. • A full statement of the research questions, aims and objectives. • Some general infirmation about the background. • A ‚route map’ for the reader: the logic and structure of the study

Methods

Methods

Discussion • Interpreting the results • Their relations to the research questions • The

Discussion • Interpreting the results • Their relations to the research questions • The implications of the results for the relevant theories • Strength, weakness, limitations of the study • Demonstrates the originality and importance of the study

Conclusion • No new materials are presented here • It reflects to the whole

Conclusion • No new materials are presented here • It reflects to the whole research not only to the results

Suggestions? • It is not always scientific to except practical solutions, but it is

Suggestions? • It is not always scientific to except practical solutions, but it is a must for students in this faculty to have some.

The length of a project report • Do stick to the guidelines • EXCEEDING

The length of a project report • Do stick to the guidelines • EXCEEDING THE LIMIT IS NOT A VIRTUE but a sign that you did not spent on writing a shorter one (or that you do not really understand your own research).

How to get successful with your report/manuscript • It is also an art and

How to get successful with your report/manuscript • It is also an art and a profession to write good articles • Title: short and describes the content accurately (and also draw attention) • Clear, simple and straightforward storyline: what is the conclusion, what (results) it is built on, how did you get to that results, why the research is interesting/important and to whom • Help the reader: • Structure • Previewing and summarizing parts • Tables, graphics, illustrative examples • Develop the appropriate writing style Clarity, simplicity Simple language (avoiding jargon) Avoid quotation if possible (that is not your contribution) Spelling and grammar Person, tense and gender: Scientific tradition: impersonal, past tense, passive voice • Anonymity • • • Continual revision

Scientific style: humor • https: //www. smart-jokes. org/research-phrases-meaning. html

Scientific style: humor • https: //www. smart-jokes. org/research-phrases-meaning. html