Title Page
Title of the Paper: Concise, descriptive, and specific to the topic.
Author(s): Full names of all authors, along with affiliations (universities, institutions, etc.).
Institutional Affiliation: The university or research institution the authors are associated with.
Corresponding Author: (If applicable) Contact information for the primary author or the person responsible for correspondence.
Date: The date the paper was completed or submitted.
Abstract (150–300 words)
Summary of the research: A brief overview of the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the study. It should be clear and concise, allowing readers to quickly grasp the core of your paper.
Keywords: 3–5 relevant keywords or phrases to help with searchability.
Introduction
Background information: Briefly introduce the topic and provide context for the research.
Research Problem: State the problem the research aims to address.
Objectives of the Study: Outline the main goals or research questions of the paper.
Hypothesis or Thesis Statement: What is the hypothesis or the central argument you're testing or exploring?
Justification: Explain the significance and relevance of the research.
Structure of the Paper: Provide a roadmap of the paper's sections.
Literature Review
Review of Related Studies: Summarize and critique previous research on the topic.
Theoretical Framework: Present theories, models, or concepts that support your research.
Gap in Literature: Identify gaps in existing research that your study will fill.
Methodology
Research Design: Outline the overall design of your study (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods).
Participants or Subjects: Describe the participants (if applicable), including selection criteria, demographic information, etc.
Data Collection Methods: Explain how you gathered the data (surveys, experiments, interviews, etc.).
Data Analysis: Describe how the data was analyzed (statistical tests, coding, etc.).
Ethical Considerations: Address any ethical issues related to the research.
Results
Findings: Present the main findings of your study in a clear and logical sequence.
Tables/Figures: Include relevant tables, graphs, and figures to support your results.
Statistical Analysis (if applicable): Include any relevant statistical findings, such as p-values, correlations, or regression results.
Discussion
Interpretation of Results: Discuss what the results mean in the context of your research questions or hypothesis.
Comparison to Previous Studies: Relate your findings to previous research discussed in the literature review.
Limitations: Acknowledge any limitations of your study (e.g., sample size, methodology, external factors).
Implications: Discuss the practical, theoretical, or policy implications of your findings.
Suggestions for Future Research: Propose areas for further investigation.
Conclusion
Summary of Key Findings: Briefly summarize the main findings of the study.
Restate Importance: Emphasize the significance of your research.
Final Thoughts: Conclude with a closing thought on the topic or research direction.
References
Citations: List all sources cited throughout the paper, formatted according to the citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
Books: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher.
Journal Articles: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, volume(issue), page numbers.
Websites: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of web page. Website Name. URL
Appendices (if applicable)
Supplementary Material: Include any additional material like raw data, detailed tables, or questionnaires used in the study