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What is the purpose of a literature review in a research paper?
What is the purpose of a literature review in a research paper?
What is the main difference between an empirical paper and a non-empirical paper?
What is the main difference between an empirical paper and a non-empirical paper?
What is the primary purpose of the title and abstract of a research paper?
What is the primary purpose of the title and abstract of a research paper?
What is the main purpose of the discussion section in a research paper?
What is the main purpose of the discussion section in a research paper?
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What is the purpose of the data collection and analysis section in a research paper?
What is the purpose of the data collection and analysis section in a research paper?
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What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?
What is the primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper?
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What is the primary purpose of research?
What is the primary purpose of research?
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What is the first step in the research process?
What is the first step in the research process?
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What is the purpose of an Analytical Report Paper?
What is the purpose of an Analytical Report Paper?
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What is the purpose of a Research Proposal?
What is the purpose of a Research Proposal?
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What is the last step in the research process?
What is the last step in the research process?
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What type of paper reports on research using data collected from experiments or observations?
What type of paper reports on research using data collected from experiments or observations?
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Study Notes
Research Process
- Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue and/or to solve a particular problem
- It consists of three general steps: Pose a question, Collect the data to answer the question, and Present the answer to the question
Purpose of Research
- Research adds to our knowledge
- Research improves practice
- Research provides evidence-based information to policymakers
Conducting Research in Education
- Identify research problem
- Review literature
- Specify a purpose of research
- Collecting data
- Analyzing and interpreting data collection
- Report and Evaluation of paper
Detailed Steps of Research Process
- Identifying the problem
- Reviewing literature
- Setting research questions, objectives, and hypothesis
- Choosing the study design
- Deciding sample design
- Collecting data
- Processing and analyzing data
- Writing the report
Types and Structure of Academic Papers
Research Proposal
- A written plan outlining the intent, scope, methodology, and significance of a potential research study
- Typically seeking approval or funding to proceed
Analytical Report Paper
- Examines available data or evidence related to a particular topic
- Breaks it down to interpret and draw conclusions
Empirical Paper
- Reports on research using data collected from experiments or observations
- Presents novel findings
Experimental Paper
- Details the methodology, procedures, and results of controlled tests or experiments
- Interprets the implications of these findings
Case-study Paper
- An in-depth, detailed examination of a specific instance or case
- To understand broader themes or phenomena
Review Paper
- Synthesizes existing research on a particular topic
- Provides an overview, analysis, and evaluation of the current state of knowledge
- Does not present new experimental data
Structure of Non-Empirical Paper
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Main body (key points)
- Discussion/conclusion
Structure of Empirical Paper
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Methodology (data collection and analysis)
- Findings or Results
- Discussion/conclusion
Title and Abstract
- Title: a concise statement that provides a clear indication of the paper's focus or main idea
- Abstract: a succinct summary of the entire paper that gives readers a quick overview of the study's aim and methodology, and key results
- Purpose: provide a reader with a topic and central theme and a brief summary
Introduction
- Introduces the research topic
- States the problem
- Indicates why the topic is significant
- Purpose: provide readers with a context
Literature Review
- Summarizes and evaluates existing studies
- Purpose: inform readers about the current state of research in the topic area, highlighting any gaps
Data Collection and Analysis
- Informs how data is gathered and subsequently analyzed
- Details the methodologies employed, tools or instruments used
- Purpose: allows the reader to evaluate the reliability of the research
Results and Findings
- Presents the outcomes of the research
- In empirical studies, it might include statistical analyses, tables, and charts
- In theoretical and analytical papers, it could be where the main argument or analysis is laid out
- Purpose: presenting research findings without any evaluation
Discussion
- Analyzes and discusses the results in relation to the research question and existing literature
- Purpose: interpret the findings in a broader context and explain their significance
Conclusion
- Summarizes the main points
- Perhaps suggesting future research directions or potential real-world applications
- Purpose: to summarize the main points and provide a final thought
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Test your knowledge on the basics of research in education, including its importance, steps, and applications. Learn how research improves practice and provides evidence-based information to policymakers.
