Structure of Research Paper

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Abstract (200-250 words)
 Purpose
 Method
 Results
 Practical Implications
 Social Implications
 Originality/Value
Keywords (3-5)
1. Introduction
 Topic related importance with previous studies
 Rationale of your research (why you want to do this research)
 Problem statement (research gap)
 Research questions or research objectives
 Research contributions
2. Theory and Hypotheses Development (Literature Review)
2.1 Theory (e.g., Social Exchange Theory) or Model (SOR model)
 Explain what theory describes (Define theory)
 Conceptualize your own proposed model with theory
 Mentioned relevant studies which used that theory
2.2 Independent and dependent variable
 Independent variable definitionImportance related previous studies
 Dependent variable definitionImportance related previous studies
Hypothesis 1:
2.3 Moderating role of variable
 Moderating variable definitionImportance related previous studies
Hypothesis 2:
2.4 Mediating role of variable
Mediator variable definitionImportance related previous studies
Hypothesis 3:
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3. Research Methodology
3.1 Sample and Procedures
  Population, its characteristics, and reason to select this population
 Sampling frame: how you calculate sample size from given population
 Data collect: Questionnaire; language
 Sampling technique
 Pilot survey
 Response rate
 Characteristics of sample
3.2 Measures or Research instruments
Variable 1: This scale
Variable 2: This scale
Variable 3:
Variable 4:
Control variables: Age, Experience, Income, education, …….
3.3 Analytical Strategy
 Research model and structural relationships (hypotheses) test?
 Techniques and software (SPSS, AMOS)?
 Normality test (Multicolinearity test, outliers, missing value, wrong coding)
4. Results
4.1 Correlation Matrix
4.2 Measurement Tests
 Non-response bias test
 Common method test
 Reliability tests (Alpha, composite, AVE)
 Validity test (convergent, discriminant validity)
4.3 Measurement Model (Confirmatory Factor Analysis; CFA)
4.4 Structural Model and Hypotheses Testing
4.5 Mediation Analysis
4.6 Moderation Analysis
5. Discussion
 Restatement of thesis (objectives); past tense write
 Findings
 Hypotheses findings compared with previous study
5.1 Theoretical contributions/implications
5.2 Practical contributions/implications

5.3 Limitations and Future Research Directions

5.4 Conclusion
References
Ali, Z. (2021). The influence of succession planning on employee creativity: A moderated
model. Personnel Review, 13(1), 213-219.
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