Technical Research Paper Writing

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 Definition: Research Paper
• When we do deep study into a technical field
of knowledge, we often come up with
interesting findings.
• We need to share those findings with others.
• One way is to publish them as an article in a
journal.
• Such article is called ‘technical research paper’

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 Different types of Research Paper
• Experimental research paper: Researchers conduct an
experiment and share their results in the paper. Data is
provided, and inferences are drawn from its analysis.

• Survey research paper: Responses are collected from

the research participants via interview. Those
responses are analyzed. Conclusions are based on the
outcomes of the analysis.

• Problem-solution research paper: It is the research

paper in which the authors discuss a problem, propose
a suitable solution for it, and defend it.
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 Purpose of Research Papers
• Publish our work for greater good.
• Take credit of our work before someone owns
it!

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 Methods of Research Paper Writing

Organization of information Formatting

Data Abstract
Collection Data and
Division Summary
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 Organization of Information
Step 1: Data collection
We all have our primary data before writing a paper.
The survey, the experiment, the results of the
experiment come under primary data.
We also need secondary data to show the context of
our research. Secondary data is research done by
others.

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 Step 2: Data Division

Part 1:
Background Part 4:
info Conclusion

Part 2:
Methodology
Part 3:
Process &
findings

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 1st part: Background Info

Secondary data is used. We write a brief history

about the issue we are researching, and what
other people have found before us.

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 2nd Part: Methodology

We write how we have conducted our

investigation. Instruments we have used,
sample-selection, etc.

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 3rd Part: Process & findings
• We mention the entire experiment, from start
till the end.
• We mention the parameters of measurement.
• We include pictures of the device, flowcharts
of the process.
• We include graphs and charts display the
results.

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 4th part: Conclusion
• Here we give our verdict whether the device
or method we have used is effective or not.

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 Step 3: Abstract and Summary
• Abstract is a 100-150 word paragraph that
gives a preview of your research-problem and
the results. It contains keywords as well. It
comes at the very beginning.

• Summary: Comes at the very end. It is a re-

statement of your abstract. Mentions in short
your research problem and findings, in 50-100
words.

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Formatting

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 Formatting: APA Style
Technical research papers are written in APA style.
That requires specific type-settings:
 Double spaced lines.
 Single-spaced punctuations.
 Bold-faced headings.
 Font size=12. Preferred font: Times New Roman
 One inch margin by the sides.
 References of the sources to be written at the
back.
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 Layout
• Title and Authorship
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Process and Results discussion
• Conclusion
• Summary
• References
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