Mastering Research Document Writing

Thesis = A document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree Dissertation = A lengthy, formal written work for a degree at a university Research paper = A piece of academic writing based on its author’s original research Case study = An in-depth, detailed examination of a particular case or cases

Introduction = Presents the topic and the purpose of the study Methodology = Describes the research methods and procedures used Results = Presents the findings of the research Conclusion = Summarizes the findings and suggests further research

Qualitative = Focuses on understanding human behavior and the reasons behind such behaviors Quantitative = Focuses on gathering numerical data and generalizing it across groups of people Experimental = Involves performing a controlled operation to understand an aspect of the phenomenon Observational = Involves observing subjects in their natural environment without manipulation

<p>Outlining = Creating a general structure for the document Drafting = Writing the document without worrying about perfection Revising = Changing the document to improve its content Proofreading = Checking the document for grammar and spelling errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abstract = A brief summary of the research paper Introduction = Sets the context and outlines the paper's structure Methodology = Describes the methods used to collect data Conclusion = Summarizes the research and its findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>APA = Format commonly used in social sciences MLA = Format often used in humanities and liberal arts Chicago = Format that provides two style options IEEE = Format used in the field of engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers