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The headings for a research paper may vary depending on the specific requirements

and guidelines provided by your instructor or publisher. However, here is a general


structure that you can use as a starting point:

Title Page: This includes the title of your paper, your name, the date of
submission, and any other necessary information.

Abstract: A brief summary of your research paper, usually no more than 250 words.

Introduction: This section introduces your topic and provides background


information, context, and the purpose of your study.

Literature Review: This section discusses the existing research and literature
related to your topic, highlighting key findings and debates.

Methodology: This section outlines the methods you used to conduct your research,
including the research design, sample size, data collection methods, and analysis
techniques.

Results: This section presents the findings of your research, including tables,
graphs, and other visual aids.

Discussion: This section interprets your results, discusses the implications of


your findings, and relates your research to the existing literature.

Conclusion: This section summarizes your research and offers recommendations for
future research.

References: This section lists all the sources you cited in your paper.

Appendices: This section includes any additional materials that are relevant to
your research, such as questionnaires, interview transcripts, or raw data.

Remember, the specific headings and subheadings used in your research paper may
vary depending on the requirements of your instructor or publisher.

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