How to write a research paper
1.
Start with a topic
a.
A good topic is big head start for writing a new
research paper.
2.
Search Google scholar on the topic
a.
Extensive literature review of past research will give
you an idea about topic, issues, and methodology.
3.
Do extensive literature review
a.
Reviewing past research paper will result into
scientific base for your research.
4.
Execute
a.
Only exploration of topic will lead you nowhere, have
timeline for each activity and follow it religiously.
5.
Begin with end in mind
a.
Identify journal for publication in advance, follow
the authors’ guide line that will save your time in editing the final research
paper.
6.
Referencing
a.
Follow referencing style of your chosen journal i.e.
APA, Chicago etc.
7.
Write, Write, and Write
a.
Make a written note of everything about your research
paper.
8.
General format of research paper
a.
Title
b.
Abstract
c.
Key Words
d.
Introduction
e. Objectives
f.
Methodology
g.
Discussion
h.
Conclusion
i. Acknowledgement
j.
Bibliography
9.
Where I can publish my research paper?
Publishing research paper in multi-disciplinary journal like
Indian Journal of Scholarly Research (www.ijosr.org)
will offer you more scope for spreading your research.
