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What are the three main types of scientific and technical documents?
What are the three main types of scientific and technical documents?
According to Crick (1995), scientific papers are known for their accessibility and ease of reading.
According to Crick (1995), scientific papers are known for their accessibility and ease of reading.
False
Where are research articles and papers typically published?
Where are research articles and papers typically published?
Professional journals
Research papers are always published without any peer review process, to ensure immediate access to new discoveries.
Research papers are always published without any peer review process, to ensure immediate access to new discoveries.
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What is the primary purpose of research papers and articles?
What is the primary purpose of research papers and articles?
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Choose the reason that is NOT commonly cited for writing a research paper:
Choose the reason that is NOT commonly cited for writing a research paper:
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What does the term 'publish or perish' refer to in the context of research writing?
What does the term 'publish or perish' refer to in the context of research writing?
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The 'publish or perish' culture encourages researchers to only focus on publishing groundbreaking and impactful research.
The 'publish or perish' culture encourages researchers to only focus on publishing groundbreaking and impactful research.
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Which of the following is NOT a usual section found in the structure of a research paper?
Which of the following is NOT a usual section found in the structure of a research paper?
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What is the typical word count for an abstract in a research paper?
What is the typical word count for an abstract in a research paper?
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What is the purpose of the 'Methods' section of a research paper?
What is the purpose of the 'Methods' section of a research paper?
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The 'Results' section is where researchers interpret the significance of their findings and draw conclusions.
The 'Results' section is where researchers interpret the significance of their findings and draw conclusions.
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What are the four main aspects that an abstract typically addresses?
What are the four main aspects that an abstract typically addresses?
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Which section of a research paper helps set the scene for the text by answering questions about the research's novelty and its fit within the broader field of study?
Which section of a research paper helps set the scene for the text by answering questions about the research's novelty and its fit within the broader field of study?
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The 'Discussion' section of a research paper primarily focuses on presenting the raw data and figures collected during the study.
The 'Discussion' section of a research paper primarily focuses on presenting the raw data and figures collected during the study.
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What is the role of the 'References' section in a research paper?
What is the role of the 'References' section in a research paper?
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The process of writing and publishing a research paper is a linear process, with each section written sequentially from beginning to end.
The process of writing and publishing a research paper is a linear process, with each section written sequentially from beginning to end.
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What are the key aspects of the 'Discussion' section in a research paper, as outlined by Spence (1998)?
What are the key aspects of the 'Discussion' section in a research paper, as outlined by Spence (1998)?
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The process of ______ ensures that research papers meet certain standards of quality before they are published.
The process of ______ ensures that research papers meet certain standards of quality before they are published.
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It's considered acceptable for researchers to present conflicting data or inconsistent information in their research papers so that readers can have a more nuanced understanding of the topic.
It's considered acceptable for researchers to present conflicting data or inconsistent information in their research papers so that readers can have a more nuanced understanding of the topic.
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What is the core principle that underlies the importance of providing enough detail in the 'Methods' section for another researcher to replicate the experiment?
What is the core principle that underlies the importance of providing enough detail in the 'Methods' section for another researcher to replicate the experiment?
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Study Notes
ELP 407 Research Articles & Papers
- Course is ELP 407
- Course topic: Research Articles & Papers
- Instructor: Dr. Norah Almusharraf
- Date: 11/25/2024
Review of Scientific & Technical Documents
- Different types of scientific and technical documents exist, including reports/proposals, research articles/papers, and manuals/instructions.
Research Articles/Papers
- Scientific papers are notoriously difficult to understand.
- Examples are from Crick (1995).
Publication of Research
- Research papers/articles are typically published in professional journals.
- These journals usually have a peer-review process.
- Anonymous reviewers evaluate submitted papers, recommending acceptance, rejection, or revisions.
Purpose of Research Articles/Papers
- Research papers/articles communicate new information generated through research.
- They often assess hypotheses through experimentation.
- They might also include reviews, case studies (e.g., explaining a medical procedure).
Reasons for Writing Research
- Reasons for writing include:
- Contributing to the body of knowledge (knowledge cannot grow if it's private)
- Establishing ownership of ideas/findings
- Gaining professional recognition/promotion.
- Professional survival in a "publish or perish" environment.
- Enhancing the reputation of the writer's organization.
- Satisfying the writer's ego.
- Developing writing skills and knowledge (thorough research ensures the work is worthwhile).
Process of Writing and Publishing
- A typical process follows:
- First draft
- Revisions
- Submission to colleagues
- Submission to a journal
- Possible revisions
- Acceptance or rejection (rejection is possible)
- Publication
Structure of Research Articles
- Typical components include:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- References
Abstract Structure
- Abstracts (typically 100-200 words) should explain:
- Why the research was conducted.
- The process performed.
- The findings observed.
- The conclusions drawn.
Introduction
- The introduction sets the context by answering questions like:
- What is new about the research?
- How does it relate to existing understandings?
- What is the research's hypothesis?
- What patterns/relationships/interactions are being examined?
Methods
- The methods section details the research's procedures and resources.
- The detail should permit replication.
- Details of methods, statistics, constants, variables, samples, and equipment must be included.
Results
- Present the factual findings of the research, without interpretation.
- Avoid mixing facts and opinions to provide a clear presentation.
Discussion
- This section explains the main findings, shortcomings of the methods used, relationship with existing literature, and implications.
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