205 research paper structure

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abstract: 150 words on the purpose of the study, research questions or suggestions and main findings with conclusions

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outline: organize the map of the study

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introduction: provide the main information on the problem statement, the indication of methodology, important findings and principle conclusion

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literature review: analyze and incorporate scholarly sources on past studies

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methodology or materials and method: explain the design of the research that are used for gathering information and other aspects related to the experiment 

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results: present and illustrate obtained findings

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discussion: review the information in the introduction part, evaluate their gained results and compare it with past studies

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recommendations: propose potential solutions or new ideas based on obtained results

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limitations: consider the weaknesses of the research and results to get new directions

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conclusion: final thoughts and the summary of the whole work

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acknowledgements: include additional information on the research paper if necessary 

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references: provide and cite all sources in the study