Writing Research Paper 2

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Problem Statements:

A clear, concise description of the issue to be addressed.

Answers the question: What is the problem? Why is it important?

It has to be:

1. Specific

2. Focused

3. Researchable

Key Components:

1. Context:

   • Ideal vs Reality

   • Background about the research

   • Significance of the problem

2. Gap:

   • What is missing?

   • Why is it important to address the gap/problem?

3. Problem:

   • Specific issue

   • Highlight negative consequences

   • Research question

4. Impact:

   • Potential solutions

   • Theoretical implications

   • Practical implications

Research Intro/Background:

1. Provides context and rationale for the study.

2. Summarizes key literature related to the problem. (Ex: Statistics)

3. Shows evolution of the topic and identifies the research gap.

4. Research objectives or questions.

Structure of a Research Background:

• Introduce the broad topic area.

• Review relevant theories or past studies.

• Identity gaps.

• Justify the need for the study.

• Transition to the research question or hypothesis.

Format: Research Proposal:

1. Title:

   • Title of the study

   • Student name, ID, course, institution and date

2. Introduction/Background:

   • Brief context of the study

   • Why this topic is important (Real world and theoretical)

3. Problem Statement:

   • What specific issue is being addressed?

   • Who is affected by this problem?

   • Why is this a problem?

4. Research Objectives:

   • Clear, focused objectives

   • Research questions or hypothesis

5. Literature Review:

   • Summary and critical review of past studies.

   • Theoretical framework

   • Identify gaps in knowledge

6. Methodology:

   • Research design (survey, experiment)

   • Population and sampling

   • Data collection methods (Tools)

   • Data analysis plan

   • Ethical considerations.

7. Conclusion:

   • What do u hope to find:

   • How does it contribute to theory, practice or policy.

8. References:

   • APA 7th style.

Format: Full Research Paper:

1. Title:

   • Title of the study

   • Student name, ID, course, institution, date

2. Abstract:

   • 150-250 word summary of the study

   • Background

   • Methods

   • Key findings

   • Conclusion

3. Introduction:

   • Background of the topic

   • Problem statement

   • Objectives and hypothesis

   • Research questions

   • Rationale and significance

4. Literature Review:

   • Can be merged with introduction in shorter reports.

   • Detailed review of existing research

   • Conceptual/theoretical framework

   • Gap identification

5. Methodology:

   • Research design

   • Participants and sampling

   • Data collection procedures

   • Data analysis techniques

   • Ethical procedures followed

6. Results/Findings:

   • Presentation of data (Tables, graphs)

   • Quantitative: stats, median, mode, mean etc

   • Qualitative: themes, quotes, patterns

7. Discussions:

   • Interpret findings

   • Link results to past studies

   • Explain unexpected findings

   • Implications of findings

8. Conclusions:

   • Summary of key findings/insights

   • Limitations

   • Suggestions for future research

9. References:

   • APA 7th style

10. Appendices:

    • Survey questions

    • Ethics forms

    • Consent form

    • raw data samples etc