The recommended order by most scholars is:
1-Start by your tables and figures: Figures and tables should stand alone and tell a complete story. The reader should not refer back to the text to understand.
Tips:
o Use the fewest figures and tables needed to tell the story.
o Do not present the same data in both a figure and a table.
2-Results: this section must present the data on a higher level than the tables or figures (you don't need to "read" the tables or figures in this section, just point out to the main points).
3-Methods: Give a clear overview of what was done (and make it easy for your reader).
4-Discussion:
o Answer the questions asked
o Support your conclusion (your data, others’ data)
o Defend your conclusion (anticipate criticisms)
o Give the “big-picture” take-home message (implications)
5-Introduction: It is not an exhaustive review of your general topic (should focus on the specific hypothesis/aim of your study).
6-Abstract: Gives highlights from each section of the paper.
You may find these notes beneficial:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322087479_Notes_on_Scientific_Writing
Steps of research process and writing research paper are two different things.
As far as writing research paper is concern, normally researchers initiate with results and findings, methodology, literature review, introduction, conclusion, and abstract in the last.
I suppose that an answer is that there is no 'simple' way of writing research papers - and I assume that you mean 'writing for publication'? However. there are general procedures and processes that can be followed to make papers more effective and improve their chances of successful dissemination. While nursing and midwifery-focused - the attached chapter may assist - as the principles are generic across many disciplines.
Prof Dr Dean has shared wonderful paper, which will be useful to we all. Thank you Prof Dean.
Writing requires that we create some order in our thoughts and project it outside, where everybody can see it.
Barzun & Graff (1977)
As for the writing per se, see
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288787079_How_to_'survive'_after_graduating_in_materials_science_-_IV_Writing_compelling_papers
Step 1: Identify and develop your topic
Step 2 : Do a preliminary search for information
Step 3: Locate materials
Step 4: Evaluate your sources
Step 5: Make notes
Step 6: Write your paper
Step 7: Cite your sources properly
Step 8: Proofread
Additional research tips:
- Work from the general to the specific -- find background information first, then use more specific sources.
- Don't forget print sources -- many times print materials are more easily accessed and every bit as helpful as online resources.
- The library has books on the topic of writing research papers at call number area LB 2369.
- If you have questions about the assignment, ask your instructor.
- If you have any questions about finding information in the library, ask the librarian.
1) You should review previous relevant studies
2) Start writing the paper
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