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Literature Review & Scientific writing Professional scientific writing–Bio 881 T- PNU 4th lec. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Content • Universities Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes • Main sections of a scientific-style thesis Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Universities Guidelines for Research Degree P...

Literature Review & Scientific writing Professional scientific writing–Bio 881 T- PNU 4th lec. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Content • Universities Guidelines for Research Degree Programmes • Main sections of a scientific-style thesis Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Universities Guidelines for Research Degree Programs • First of all, it is important to take note of the University Guidelines for Research Degree Programmed on the Graduate Studies website • When you are finishing your dissertation, you will need to make sure that all of the required sections for your Abstract, Acknowledgements, Appendices, and other supplementary material are presented in accordance with University guidelines. Definition of a thesis The word ‘thesis’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘position’, referring to an intellectual proposition. ‘Dissertation’ comes from the Latin dissertātiō, meaning ‘discourse’. the document that you will complete and submit as the main component of your postgraduate study. Your thesis, or dissertation, communicates the research questions, methodologies, findings and conclusions of your research. It is the written testament of your academic achievement. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan The main sections of the thesis Introduction • Background •Rationale of the study •Objectives or Expected results or hypothesis Literature review Materials & Methods Results presentations Discussion and results interpretation Conclusions Recommendations Abstract Other important sections of the thesis •Title page •List of contents, tables, abbreviations and figures •Acknowledgement and dedication •Appendices Title page Title Page Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Research title • The title should describe the content of the thesis • The title should describe the content of the thesis accurately and concisely. accurately and concisely. Bear in mind also ! that abstracting and indexing services depend on the accuracy of the title; the same is true for computer literature retrieval systems. Therefore, if your title is not worded effectively, your work might never reach its intended audience of fellow researchers. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Choose the scientific topic? Lupus erythematosus Awareness of systemic lupus erythematosus among primary health care patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Awareness of SLE among primary health care patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Population awareness about systemic lupus erythematosus in Riyadh city and its governorates, Saudi Arabia Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Choose the scientific topic? Opportunistic Intestinal Coccidians among Immunocompromised Saudi Patients in Riyadh City and Correlation with CD4 T Cell Count and Clinical Status Opportunistic Intestinal Coccidians among Saudi Patients in Riyadh City and Correlation with CD4 T Cell Count and Clinical Status A study of the prevalence of opportunistic Intestinal Coccidians among Saudi Patients in Riyadh City and Correlation with CD4 T Cell Count and Clinical Status A study of the prevalence of OIC among Saudi Patients in Riyadh City and Correlation with CD4 T Cell Count and Clinical Status Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan related to the field of study aim to solve a realworld problem Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Introduction Introduction • The Introduction provides background information on the problem to be investigated. • It should describe the current state of knowledge about the problem • The Introduction should conclude with a clearly stated study hypothesis and its experimental expectations. How to write an introduction to the following title Protective Effect of Salvadora persica Extract Against Murine Eimeriosis Literature Review What is meant by the term literature? • Literature refers to a collection of published information/materials on a particular area of research or topic, such as books and journal articles of academic value. Literature Review • It illuminates how knowledge has evolved within the field • highlighting what has already been done • what is the current state of thinking on the topic Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Literature Review • literature review is not just a summary. It should • AAliterature review is not just a summary. It should have a solid structure with clear explanation, and, have a solid structure with clear explanation, and, above all, it should have substance. above all, it should have substance. • well-written literature review should provide • AAwell-written literature review should provide your readers a deep insight on the writings that your readers a deep insight on the writings that helped you build your research. helped you build your research. • The literature review should highlight the value of • The literature review should highlight the value of your chosen writings (Previous studies). your chosen writings (Previous studies). • You should have a good list of high-quality studies • You should have a good list of high-quality studies or different articles supporting your subject. or different articles supporting your subject. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Types of literature Review Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Standards for writing a literature review • A literature review is conducted in the beginning stages of your research and is usually written up as a document or chapter by the same title. • It requires a commitment to search wide range of information resources. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Methodology (Materials & Method) Materials & Method • The Methods section should describe procedures used in testing the study hypothesis. • Procedures should be described in sufficient detail that they can be repeated by others • Materials, equipment, analytical and statistical procedures should all be described in detailed under Methods. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Results Results writing & Presentations • The Results section is a summary of • The section isoutcome a summary theResults experimental of of the the experimental outcome of the study. study. • Results should include a concise • Results include a concise verbal should description of the outcome verbal description of the outcome as well as tables and figures, as well as tables and figures, showing statistical results and showing statistical experimental error. results and experimental error. • Tables and figures should include • Tables and figures should include legends explaining what they are legends explaining what they are summarizing. summarizing. Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Discussion Discussion • The Discussion section is where the results are interpreted, and conclusions are drawn. • The Discussion should also compare the results to those of other studies and give the general significance of the findings. • Study limitations, sources of error, and plans future work are usually presented in the discussion. Conclusion & Recommendation Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan Outline of main body of a scientific-style thesis Dr. Felwa Bin Thagfan