Research Paper

What is a research paper?

A paper that solves a problem and adds knowledge

Parts of Introduction

A. Background
B. Statement of the Problem
C. Objectives / Hypothesis
D. Significance
E. Scope & Limitation

What is the Literature Review?

A section that summarizes past studies related to your topic.

Parts of Methodology

A. Research Design
B. Population
C. Sampling Technique

Parts of Results

A. Quantitative Data
B. Qualitative Findings

Discussion & Recommendation includes?

A. Conclusion/Interpretation
B. Recommendations

What is a research report?

Shows what was done and what the results were

What is a research proposal?

Shows what you plan to do in the research.

What’s the difference?

Proposal = plan. Report = finished study & results.

3 main sections of a research report

• Introductory Section

• Main Body

• Reference Section

What’s in the Introductory Section?

Background, problem, objectives, significance, scope & limits

What’s in the Main Body?

Methodology, Results & Discussion, Conclusions & Recommendations.

What’s in the Reference Section?

Full sources used, APA style.

What is APA 7?

A citation and reference format used in Social Sciences.

Two types of APA citations

• In-text citations

• Reference list

Basic in-text citation format

(Author’s Last Name, Year).

Use “n.d.” when?

When the publication date is unknown.

Basic rules of APA Reference List

• New page → title References (bold, centered)
• Alphabetical order
• Author: Last name, Initials.
• Apply hanging indent