Understanding Research Papers

• Research papers are systematic, organized, and meant to find answers.
• Research starts with a problem or question.
• IMRAD means Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion.
• The IMRAD format is concise and straightforward, with a length of 10-15 pages.
• Data and information are gathered at the beginning of the research process.
• The background of the study explains the purpose and reasons for conducting the research.
• The significance of the study discusses the impact of the findings on the field and beneficiaries.
• The statement of the problem is the basis of the questionnaire and the source of survey questions.
• The result of the study is the source for the summary of findings.
• In the acknowledgment section, researchers thank those who helped with their research.
• Research papers present collected data through charts and tables.
• Samples are categorized into respondents, participants, and subjects.
• A review of related literature is a comprehensive overview of existing published information on a specific topic or research question.
• In the methodology section, researchers explain their research process, including how they gathered information and respondent profiles.
• Quantitative methods focus on numbers and use statistical analysis and scientific methods to prove hypotheses.
• Qualitative methods use words instead of numbers, focus on feelings, and involve interviews and observations.
• A hypothesis is also known as an "intelligent guess" based on observation.
• The abstract is a short summary of the completed research found at the beginning.
• Research quality should consider if it is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound

Research Chapters

• Chapter 1 covers the Problem and its Background.
• Chapter 2 covers the Review of Related Literature.
• Chapter 3 covers Method and Procedure.
• Chapter 4 covers Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data.
• Chapter 5 covers Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations.