Format Of A Scientific Paper

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It is a written and published report describing original research results. (Robert A. Day)

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Scientific paper

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A problem-solving process using the scientific method.

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Science Investigatory Project

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Practical application of theories learned in the classroom.

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Science Investigatory Project

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Prescribed guidelines and criteria for evaluating a research paper (5)

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1. Significance
2. Practicality
3. Timeliness
4. Completeness
5. Originality

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It tackles an important problem.

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Significance

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Produces a significant result

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Practicality

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Based on current problems

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Timeliness

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Contains all the necessary parts of a research paper

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Completeness

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novel, unique, produces new knowledge

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Originality

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Simple but catchy

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Title/ Title Page

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Does not start with “A study of”, “An investigation of”, and other similar wordings.

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Title/ Title Page

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Brief, descriptive, concise, and comprehensive

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Title/ Title Page

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Shall make the reader follow the organization of the paper.

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Title/Title Page

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Not meant to impress but to express.

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Title/ Title Page

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List of the different titles of each chapter of the report.

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Table of Contents

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It includes short background of the study, objectives of the study, materials and methods, results, conclusion and significance.

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Abstract

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Not a patchwork but an overview of the research itself. Maximum of 250 words only.

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Abstract

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Chapter 1: Introduction (a, b, c, and d)

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a. background of the study
b. statement of the problem/ objective
c. significance of the study
d. scope and limitation

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Informs the readers of the problem under study.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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States the Rationale

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Background of the study

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The most important part as it provides a narrative hook to the reader.

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First paragraph

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Readings to support the first paragraph

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Next paragraphs

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The purpose statement

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Last paragraph

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Should be two to four pages only

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Rationale

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It is why the investigator chose the study.

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Rationale

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Nature and scope of the problem should be presented with clarity.

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Statement of the problem/ objective

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2 types of objective

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General & Specific Objective

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Related to the problem as given in the early part of the section.

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General Objective

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States the purpose of each experiment conducted.

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Specific Objective

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Refers to the importance of the study.

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Significance of the study

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Refers to the coverage and extent of the study.

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Scope and Limitation

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Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature (a,b)

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a. related literature and studies b. conceptual framework

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It gives a sufficient background information.

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Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature

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Recent sources published in the last 10 years.

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Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature

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Summarizes study directly related to your research. Includes purpose, procedures, major findings, and recommendations.

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Related Literatures and Studies

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General statement which forms the frame of reference for your inquiry or investigation.

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Conceptual Framework

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It provides the basis for conducting the research, usually written in the form of diagram.

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Conceptual Framework

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Provides enough details so that others can repeat the experiments following the methods written in the research paper.

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Chapter 3: Methodology

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Includes the significant steps such as gathering of materials, preparing of setups, tests and experimentations, data analysis, etc.

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Chapter 3: Methodology

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Indicates official title of international/established procedures or tests used in the study and modifications made in the procedures.

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Chapter 3: Methodology

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Elaborates tests and procedures designed and performed by the researchers.

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Chapter 3: Methodology

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Includes photographs, lay-outs, flow charts, schematic diagrams or drawings especially for inventions and new products.

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Chapter 3: Methodology

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Ensures replicability of the research work.

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Chapter 3: Methodology

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Think of this as a recipe that another "cook" can follow even without you.

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Chapter 3: Methodology

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Includes all data gathered from the experiments which can be presented through tables, graphs, figures, etc.

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Results

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Observes appropriate data presentation.

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Results

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Tables: Individual data Line graphs: ________

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Trends

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Pie charts/bar graphs : comparisons of proportion/largeness Flow charts : _______

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Processes

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Tables, graphs, and figures have respective captions.

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Results

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Uses subsections for multiplr distinct tests conducted

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Results

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Where are the captions located? tables: figures/graphs/diagrams:

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top under

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Soul of the research paper

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Discussions

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The most crucial parts of a research paper.

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Results and Discussions

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Briefly summarizes the results

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Conclusions

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No subsections, limited to 2-3 sentences only.

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Conclusions

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Directly addresses or answers the problems or questions set out in the introduction.

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Conclusions

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Mentions a practical application

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Conclusions

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Presents suggestions to improve and widen the knowledge about the research topic.

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Recommendations

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Acknowledges sources and references.

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List of References/Bibliography

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Formats in citing sources (3)

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- American Psychological Association (APA) Style - Modern Language Association (MLA) Style - Chicago Manual Style

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Placed at the center of each page

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Page numbers

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Font style and size are the same as that of body.

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Page numbers

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1 inch to all sides

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Margin

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Capitalized, bold

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Main headings

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Regular Capitalization, bold

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Subheadings