Imrad Structure in Research Writing PDF
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Dr.Haneen Alrawashde
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This document is a presentation about the IMRaD structure in research writing. It describes important sections such as Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion which are critical in academic and scientific writing. The presenter, Dr. Haneen Alrawashde, explains the purpose of each section and how to use each section.
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THE IMRAD STRUCTURE IN RESEARCH WRITING Dr.Haneen Alrawashde Overview of IMRaD Format ◦ IMRaD stands for: ◦ Introduction ◦ Methods ◦ Results ◦ And ◦ Discussion ◦ This format is widely used in academic and scientific writing, particularly for empirical research papers in fields like social...
THE IMRAD STRUCTURE IN RESEARCH WRITING Dr.Haneen Alrawashde Overview of IMRaD Format ◦ IMRaD stands for: ◦ Introduction ◦ Methods ◦ Results ◦ And ◦ Discussion ◦ This format is widely used in academic and scientific writing, particularly for empirical research papers in fields like social sciences. ◦ making research easy to follow and replicate. Introduction ◦ Why was the study undertaken? ◦ Provides background information. ◦ Why is this research important? ◦ Gap in existing knowledge ◦ What is not yet known? ◦ Research question or hypothesis: What does this study aim to answer? ◦ What is the research question, hypothesis, or purpose of the research? ◦ Defines the research question or hypothesis. ◦ Outlines the objectives of the study. Methods ◦ Describes how the research was conducted, allowing others to replicate the study. ◦ Participants/Sample: Who or what was studied? ◦ Materials/Equipment: What was used in the research (e.g., tools, questionnaires)? ◦ Procedures: Step-by-step process of the research. ◦ Data Analysis: How was the data analyzed (e.g., statistical methods)? Results ◦ Presents the findings of the study without interpretation. ◦ Quantitative or qualitative data (e.g., numbers, trends, observations). ◦ Graphs, tables, and charts to support findings. ◦ Focus on reporting results clearly and objectively. Discussion ◦ Interprets and explains the results, linking them to the research question or hypothesis. ◦ Interpretation of findings: What do the results mean? ◦ Relation to existing research: How do these results compare to previous studies? ◦ Implications: What are the real-world applications or significance of these findings? ◦ Limitations: What are the limitations of the study? ◦ Suggestions for future research. ◦ Day, R. A., & Gastel, B. (2016). How to write and publish a scientific paper (8th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
