Parts of a Research Paper
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What is the responsibility of the corresponding author?

  • To index and retrieve articles
  • To decide the order of authors' names in the article
  • To write the abstract of the article
  • To handle all correspondence about the article and sign the publishing agreement (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the abstract?

  • To help readers decide whether to read the entire article (correct)
  • To provide detailed information about the article
  • To provide the order of authors' names
  • To provide keywords for the article

    • What should be included in the abstract?

  • Different points should be emphasized proportionally with that of the main body of the paper (correct)
  • Trade names for chemicals and drugs
  • Abbreviations
  • Only the main points of the article

    • How many keywords are recommended?

    <p>3-10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of names should be used for chemicals and drugs in the abstract?

    <p>Generic names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should numbers be presented in the abstract?

    <p>In numerals, except for numbers that begin a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a title in a research article?

    <p>To convey the maximum information with the minimum of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of title asks a question?

    <p>Question-type title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main criterion for an author in a research study?

    <p>Contribution of something worthwhile to the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the abstract in a research article?

    <p>To summarize the entire research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are keywords important in a research article?

    <p>To enable search engines and indexing databases to identify relevant articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the running title in a research article?

    <p>To provide the title or short title of a volume printed at the top of left-hand text pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of title gives an indication of results achieved and conclusions drawn?

    <p>Informative title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the discussion section of a research article?

    <p>An explanation of what the results mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Manuscript

    • Original research articles
    • Rapid communications
    • Review articles
    • Case studies

    Writing a Research Article

    • Introduction: explains the purpose and rationale of the research
    • Methods: describes the research design and methodology
    • Results: presents the findings of the research
    • Discussion: interprets the results and draws conclusions
    • Title: includes the title, running title, authors, corresponding author, abstract, keywords, acknowledgement, and references

    Title Page

    • Title: should be informative, accurate, and concise
    • Running title: appears at the top of left-hand text pages
    • Authors: includes all contributors who meet the authorship criteria
    • Corresponding author: responsible for handling all correspondence and ensuring all authors' contact details are correct

    Title

    • Indicative titles: indicate the subject matter of the paper
    • Informative titles: provide an indication of results achieved and conclusions drawn
    • Question-type titles: ask a question related to the research
    • Title should convey maximum information with minimum words
    • Title should express the main issue of the study

    Authors

    • Authorship criteria:
      • Creative thinking
      • Performing diagnostic or therapeutic techniques
      • Collecting data
      • Writing
    • Use the same spelling for all publications to maintain consistency

    Corresponding Author

    • Handles all correspondence about the article
    • Signs the publishing agreement on behalf of all authors
    • Ensures all authors' contact details are correct

    Abstract

    • Summary of the article's content
    • Helps readers decide whether to read the entire article
    • Helps information services index and retrieve articles
    • Should emphasize different points proportionally to the main body of the paper
    • Should include as many keywords as possible
    • No abbreviations should be used
    • Generic names, not trade names, should be used for chemicals and drugs
    • Numerals should be used for all numbers, except those that begin a sentence

    Keywords

    • Help readers find the article
    • Should cover all aspects of the study
    • Maximum number of words: 3-10
    • Terms should be chosen carefully

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    This quiz covers the different components of a research paper, including the title page, introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections.

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