WELCOME TO OUR PRESENTATION

CHAPTER 8. WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER

Group 1.Nguyn Vn AnhNguyn Th NgnNguyn Th ThanhNg Th Thanh HuynVn Thi HongI. PRELIMINARY PAGES1. TITLE PAGEThe title of the reportThe authors nameThe course requirement being fulfilledThe name and location of the college or the universityThe date of submissionNote: The title should describe the purpose of the study as clear as possible.2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSI should like to express my deepest gratitude to sbd for sthI owe a special debt of gratitude to sbd for sthI am greatly indebted/ grateful to sbd for sthI would also like to extend my sincere thanks to sbd for sthMy warmest thanks are due to sbd for sthI appreciate sthI repeat my thanks to sbd for sth3. ABSTRACTSummary of the studyUsually ranges for 100 to 500 wordsDescribes:The problem investigatedThe type of participants and instrumentsThe designThe proceduresThe major resultsThe major conclusion

4. TABLE OF CONTENTSIs basically an outline of the report

Indicates on which page each main section/ chapter and subsection begins5. LISTS OF TABLES AND FIGURESIs presented on a separate page

Gives the number and title of each table and figure and the page on which it can be found.6. ABBREVIATIONSProvides all of short forms of words and expressions used in the paper together with their full forms.II. MAIN BODY (DEVELOPMENT) OF THE PAPER1. INTRODUCTION METHOD RESULTS DISCUSSION1.1. INTRODUCTIONIs the first section of the main body

Includes:Statement of the problemA review of related literature:Describes and analyzes what has already been done related to your problemA statement of the hypothesisStates as clearly and concisely as possible the expected relationship (or difference) between two variablesDefines those variables in operational, measurable terms.

Significance of the Study: the theoretical and practical value

1.2. METHODIncludes:A description of participantsInstrumentsDesignProcedureAssumptionsLimitations

Participants:Describes the way participants were selected, why they are selectedDescribes in detail the context in which they function

Instruments:The description of each instrument should relate the function of the instrument in the studyWhat the instrument is intended to measure

Design

Procedure: Describes each step followed in conducting the study, in chronological order, in sufficient detail

1.3. RESULTSThe results section:Describes the statistical techniques and qualitative interpretations applied during data analysis

Provides information about the process applied during data analysis

Uses tables and figures to present findings in summary or graph form and add clarity to the presentation.

1.4. DISCUSSIONConclusions and Recommendations

Discusses the theoretical and practical implications of the findings.

Makes recommendations for future research action.

2. INTRODUCTION - DEVELOPMENT - CONCLUSION2.1. INTRODUCTIONOutlines the background of the studyProvides a brief account of relevant information about:JustificationAims and objectivesScopeMethodsSourcesFormat of the study

2.2. DEVELOPMENTProvides theoretical background for the study

Analyzes data2.3. CONCLUSIONProvides:RecapitulationImplicationsSuggestions for further studiesIII. REFERENCES OR BIBLIOGRAPHY

Include all those publications to which you reference to in your paper

IV. APPENDIXES

Include information and data pertinent to the study

Do not count towards your total amount of words

Do not try filling up your report with irrelevent appendixes

V. SUMMARYTHE COMMON COMPONENTS OF A RESEARCH PAPERPreliminary pages:Title pageAcknowledgementsAbstractTable of contentsList of tables and figuresAbbreviations

THE COMMON COMPONENTS OF A RESEARCH PAPERMain body of the paper:Introduction Method Result DiscussionIntroduction Development ConclusionReferences/ BibliographyAppendixes

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!