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Scientific Research Paper Guide

The document outlines the structure and sections of a scientific paper, including the title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections. It provides examples and descriptions of the content and organization for each section.

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Scientific Research Paper Guide

The document outlines the structure and sections of a scientific paper, including the title page, abstract, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion sections. It provides examples and descriptions of the content and organization for each section.

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Running head: SHORT PAPER TITLE (double-click to edit-50 characters only)

Full Title of the Paper (Scientific name)

Author Name 1

Author Name 2

Author Name 3

Month, Year
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Abstract

The abstract is the first major section of the paper. It should be a succinct, single-paragraph

summary of your paper’s purpose, and should include the main points, method, findings, and

conclusion of your paper. The abstract should be no shorter than 150 words, or longer than 250

words. Unlike other paragraphs in the paper, the first line of the abstract should not be indented.

It can be useful to append a short list of keywords to your abstract which enable researchers and

databases to locate your paper more effectively.

Keywords: technology, facebook, microprocessors


SHORT PAPER TITLE (double-click to edit) 3

Table of Contents

Title Page1
Abstract2
Table of Contents3
Introduction4
Background of the Study5
Statement of the Problem6
Hypothesis7
Significance of the Study8
Scope and Limitations of the Study9
Definition of Terms10
Materials and Methods11
Research Design (include the matrix)11
Sampling and Population (if needed)12
Research Procedure13
Research Instrument16
Risks and Safety17
Data Analysis18
Results19
Discussions20
Conclusions and Recommendations21
Conclusions21
Recommendations22
References23
Appendices27
ISEF Forms29
Curriculum Vitae30
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Full Title of the Paper

The main body of the paper immediately follows the contents page. The first section of

the main body is the introduction. The introduction should present the trend related to the study,

the problem or issue, objective or purpose, and contribution or plan of the paper. Always use the

third person point of view. Write a concluding paragraph stating your objectives/plan in that will

resolve the gap stated in conducting your study.

Background of the Study

This contains the related literature and studies that will support your study.

Always write connective phrases, sentences, or paragraphs for this section to have congruency.

Remember to have five references per variable and how your references are interlinked with each

other. This must show the gap among your literature (the problem of your study). Write

thematically this section as if narrating a story. Write a concluding paragraph that will

summarize your literature.

Statement of the Problem

Write a brief introduction about your study then your general objective. The purpose of

your study must be in declarative form.

1. Must include your independent/manipulated variable.

2. Must include your dependent variable.

3. Must include your IV and DV.

Hypothesis

Add a short introductory sentence/paragraph.

H1:

Ho:
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Significance of the Study

This must be written in paragraph form. Make sure to state how your study will benefit

the society as well as the field of Science and Technology.

Scopes and Limitation of the Study

Cite in this part who/what, when, where, why and how the study will be made.

Definition of Terms (this can be also placed in the appendices)

Words must be conceptually and operationally defined which means how it was used in your

study. Only include your variables.

Materials and Methods

This section shows how the study was run and conducted. Start this with a short

introductory paragraph.

Research Design

State what research design was used in your study. This also shows how your variables

was used.

Sampling and Population

Cite in this section the sampling technique used to identify possible respondents in your

study.

Research Procedure

Explain how you conducted your research. This will also include the materials and trials

you’ve done in conducting the study. Write this in paragraph form.

Research Instrument

State what you have used in gathering your data, e.g. experiment, rating scales, interview

and the like.


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Risks and Safety

In this section, enumerate the possible precautions needed. Also include factors to take

into consideration while conducting the study. Write this in paragraph form.

Data Analysis

Cite the statistical tool to be used and software used.

Results

This section includes the tables, graphs and/or pictures (choose that will best illustrate

your data) based on your data gathering. Every table, graph and/or picture must have a caption

describing it.

Table 1 (sample)

Title of your table

College New students Graduating students Change


Undergraduate
Cedar University 110 103 +7
Elm College 223 214 +9
Maple Academy 197 120 +77
Pine College 134 121 +13
Oak Institute 202 210 -8
Graduate
Cedar University 24 20 +4
Elm College 43 53 -10
Maple Academy 3 11 -8
Pine College 9 4 +5
Oak Institute 53 52 +1
Total 998 908 90

Say something about the table briefly.

Discussions

In this section, analyse and interpret the data shown in your Results. Include your cited

RRL to emphasize your interpretation that will highlight your study.


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Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusions

In this part, your statement of the problem and hypothesis must be cited in relation with

your results and discussion.

Recommendations

This must include opportunities and actions the future researchers should take based on

the result of your study.

References

Author Surname, Initial of first name. (date). Title of Article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue),

page. [Link]
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Appendices

(this includes, tables, figures, pictures, letters, survey form, interview questions and the like)

Appendix A Table _________


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Curriculum Vitae

SURNAME, FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME Picture


Home Address
Email address
Contact number
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age :
Gender :
Birthdate :
Height :
Weight :
Citizenship :
Religion :
Civil Status :
Mother’s Name :
Father’s Name :

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary
Plaridel Integrated National High School Year
Elementary
Elementary School Year

ACHIEVEMENTS

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