RSWR: 3345 Research Writing Methods

Listed below are the major headings and explanations for the final copy of the Research Paper.

1. Title

(Center the topic, your name, and university)

2. Outline

(Include page numbers for all major topics.)

3. Abstract

(Create approximately 100 words to include the thesis or purpose, the method used, and findings.)

Keywords

(List the keywords on the same page as the abstract.)

4. Literature Review (LR)

For a smooth structure of the LR, synthesize with transitional words and proper punctuation.

List the citations in the LR that will also be placed in the reference section of the final copy of the Research Paper (RP).

Note: Include the Introduction prior to listing the Literature Review heading.

5. Method

(Include the information that reveals how you collected the data. Also, include an analysis.)

6. Argument (Findings/Results)

(Analyze your argument objectively, be aware of structure, and include the evidence.)

7. Discussion and Conclusion and Implications

(When referring to yourself, use The Researcher or The Author instead of using personal pronouns.)

8. References

(Use a hanging indentation, double space, and alphabetize the references.)

9. Displays

(Include the sources.)

10. Annotated Bibliography (AB)

(Attach the AB that was used to create the Literature Review.)