1. Topic
- Relevance:
Ensure the topic is relevant to your field of study and aligns with your
interests. - Specificity:
Narrow down the topic to address a specific issue or question. - Researchable:
Confirm that there are sufficient resources and data available to support
your research.
2. Introduction
- Context and Background:
Provide context and background information on the topic. - Definition:
Define the general topic or issue. - Research Question:
Clearly state the question or issue your research addresses. - Objectives:
Outline the main objectives or goals of your research. - Importance:
Explain the significance and potential impact of your research. - Main Argument:
Present your main argument. - Trends and Gaps:
Indicate trends, conflicts, or gaps in existing research.
3. Body of Research or Literature Review
- Identification of Gaps:
Identify gaps or areas that need further investigation. - Theoretical Framework:
Discuss the theories or models that underpin your research. - Summary of Key Studies:
Summarize key studies and findings related to your topic - Synthesis: Synthesize
information to illustrate the value of your contribution. - Logical
- Critical Analysis:
Highlight strengths, weaknesses, contradictions, and gaps in research. - Implications:
Suggest implications and areas for further research. - Interpretation:
Discuss the implications of your findings and explain what the results
mean in relation to your research question.
5. Conclusion
- Summary:
Summarize the main outcomes of your research. - Definition:
Reiterate the general topic or issue. - Trends and Gaps:
Indicate trends, conflicts, or gaps in existing research. - Objective and
Organization: Establish the objective and
organization of the review. - Criteria for Review:
Explain the criteria for selecting the reviewed material. - Broader Implications: Discuss
the broader implications of your study. - Recommendations: Provide
suggestions for future research or practical applications. - Final Insights: Offer
any final insights or reflections on your research.
6. References
- Citations: List
all the sources you cited in your research paper in the APA format.