WRITING
,STRUCTURE OF A GOOD RESEARCH
PAPER
Title of a research paper
Abstract
Key words
Introduction
Literature review
Conceptual model and hypothesis development
Research methodology
Data analysis and results
Discussion of research findings
Implications of the research findings
Limitations and future research direction
References
, A GOOD RESEARCH TITLE
The title should give the reader a succinct indication of what the research is
about.
This must include reference to the field of research and an indication of what
the research question is.
The title should be concise and descriptive.
For example, the phrase, "An investigation of . . ." could be omitted.
Often titles are stated in terms of a functional relationship, because such titles
clearly indicate the independent and dependent variables.
The title can also be based on the positioning of a research paper
However, if possible, think of an informative but catchy title.
An effective title not only pricks the reader's interest, but also predisposes
him/her favourably towards the proposal