Research Parts

• Major Parts of a ResPaper


  • Preliminaries
  • Main Text/Content
  • References, Bibliography, Indexes
• Preliminaries


  The first part of the research paper
• Preliminaries


  • Title page
  • Approval Sheet
  • Acknowledgement Sheet
  • Abstract
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Tables
  • List of Figures
• Main Text / Content


  The body of contents of the Research Paper
• Main Text / Content


  • Background of the study
  • Conceptual framework
  • Statement of the Problem
  • Significance of the study
  • Scope and Limitation
  • Definition of Terms
• Review of Related Literature and Study


  The purpose of this section is to show the significant bearing of the other literature and studies on the present undertaking
• Review of Related Literature and Study


  • Foreign Literature
  • Foreign studies
  • Foreign Literature
  • Local studies
  • Synthesis and relevance to the study
• Methodology


  • Method of the research used
  • Population frame and sample size
  • Instrumentation
  • Data gathering procedure
  • Statistical treatment
• Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data


  This is the main part of the study
• This section summarizes the collected data and presents the results
• The presentation must be geared to the research questions and the goals of the study
• This should be presented in a straightforward way
• Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations


  • The summary is a brief recapitulation of the entire content of the paper
  • The conclusions are points that were learned and realized from the study
  • The recommendations are based on the conclusions made. This meant to improve and solve the problems raised
• References, Bibliography, Indexes


  • These are the works cited, and all the materials used for the study
  • The direct quotations, and borrowed ideas in the related literature and studies, the visual materials (images, maps, charts, diagrams)
• There is no right style or manner for writing an education paper. Content aside, the writing style and presentation of papers in different educational fields vary greatly.
• Common parts of most education papers


  • Title/Cover Page
  • Abstract
  • Introduction and Statement of the Problem
  • Limitations of Study
  • Literature Review
  • Main Body of Paper/Argument
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Works Cited/Bibliography
• Title/Cover Page


  Contains the paper's title, the author's name, and the date
• Title


  • Should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the paper. It should capture the reader's attention and provide a clear indication of the research topic.
• Abstract


  Not every education paper requires an abstract. However, for longer, more complex papers abstracts are particularly useful.
• Abstract


  • Often only 100 to 300 words, the abstract generally provides a broad overview and is never more than a page. It describes the essence, the main theme of the paper. It must impress with strong content, good style, and general aesthetic appeal.
• Abstract


  The abstract is a summary of the research paper that highlights the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the study. It should provide a concise overview of the entire paper to help readers quickly understand its significance.
• Introduction and Statement of the Problem


  A good introduction states the main research problem and thesis argument.
• Introduction and Statement of the Problem


  • The introduction presents the research problem or question, provides relevant background information, and establishes the purpose and significance of the study. It also includes a clear thesis statement or research objective.
• Limitations of Study


  Indicate as soon as possible what you intend to do, and what you are not going to attempt. You may limit the scope of your paper by any number of factors, for example, time, personnel, gender, age, geographic location, nationality, and so on.
• Literature Review


  The research process uncovers what other writers have written about your topic. Your education paper should include a discussion or review of what is known about the subject and how that knowledge was acquired. Once you provide the general and specific context of the existing knowledge, then you can build on others' research.
• Literature Review


  • The literature review surveys and evaluates existing research and scholarly articles related to the topic. It helps situate the current study within the existing body of knowledge and identifies gaps or areas for further investigation.
• Main Body of Paper/Argument


  This is generally the longest part of the paper. It's where the author supports the thesis and builds the argument. It contains most of the citations and analysis. This section should focus on a rational development of the thesis with clear reasoning and solid argumentation at all points. A clear focus, avoiding meaningless digressions, provides the essential unity that characterizes a strong education paper.
• Methodology


  Discuss your research methodology. Did you employ qualitative or quantitative research methods? Did you administer a questionnaire or interview people? Was any field research conducted? How did you collect data? Did you utilize other libraries or archives?
• Methodology


  • The methodology section explains the research design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques used in the study. It should provide sufficient detail to allow others to replicate the study if desired.
• Results


  This section presents the findings of the study, often through text, tables, or figures. It should be objective and organized logically, highlighting key findings, and supporting them with appropriate evidence.
• Discussion


  The discussion interprets and analyzes the results, relating them to the research objectives and previous literature. It explores the implications, limitations, and potential future directions of the study.
• Conclusion


  After spending a great deal of time and energy introducing and arguing the points in the main body of the paper, the conclusion brings everything together and underscores what it all means. A stimulating and informative conclusion leaves the reader informed and well-satisfied. It should leave the reader with a clear understanding of the study's contributions.
• Works Cited/Bibliography


  The references section lists all the sources cited in the research paper using a specific citation style (e.g., APA, MLA). It is essential to acknowledge and give credit to the works of others.
• Works Cited is sometimes referred to as References. The terms mean the same thing. Each is an alphabetical list of works cited or works to which you have referred.
• Works Cited is generally used when citing sources using MLA (Modern Language Association) style, while the title References is used when citing sources using APA (American Psychological Association) style.
• Works Cited and Bibliography are not the same. In Works Cited you only list items you have referred to and cited in your paper. A Bibliography lists all the material you have consulted in preparing your essay and whether you have referred to and cited the work.
• Elements to include in a Bibliography


  • Author of paper
  • Year of publication (in round brackets)
  • Title of paper (in single quotation marks)
  • Title of conference proceedings: subtitle (in italics)
  • Location and date of conference
  • Place of publication: Publisher
  • Page references for the paper