PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH PAPER- DO’S and DONT’S

Contents

1.1 Basic Components of a Paper
1.2 Practical Hints: Structure of a Research Paper
1.3 Do’s while writing a research paper
14 Dont’s while writing a research paper
1.5 Power- point presentation of a research Proposal

1.1 BASIC COMPONENTS OF A PAPER

The title page
The first page of the report is the title page. The title should be Concise and descriptive related
to research. It should be precise and reflect the core of the problem under study. Include the
title of your research paper or proposal, your name, affiliation, and the date of the
presentation. The entire title should be typed in all capital letters, single spaced and centred
between the right and left margins of the page.

Abstract
An abstract is a brief summary of research project, typically around 150-250 words It is
included after the title page and before the introduction. When writing formal research papers,
dissertations, and professional papers, writers need to create abstracts. In less than 300 words, an
abstract informs readers of the research motive, the investigation, the findings, and their
importance.
Introduction
Begin with a brief introduction to the topic. The introduction should highlight the importance
and relevance of topic. It should state the research question or the problem addressing in the
proposal. The following points should be taken care of while writing introduction
 It should begin with a clear and concise opening that grabs the reader’s attention and
introduces the topic of your research.
 It Provide background information to contextualize research.
 It clearly highlighting research question or hypothesis, outlining the specific problem or
issue you are addressing.
 It should give a brief review of previous studies on the problem and significant writings
on the topic under study is stated

 It should clearly indicating the significance of the problem, the contribution that the
study is expected to make, its practical importance and the national
 It should mention the scope and limitations of your study, indicating what will and will
not cover.
 Conclude the introduction paragraph with a statement of the overall purpose of your
research project
 It should clearly define the definitions or special meanings of all important terms so as to
enable the reader to understand the concepts underlying the investigation is to be
indicated..
Literature Review
 Review of relevant literature and research in the field
 Previous research studies are abstracted and significant writings of authorities in the area
under study are review
 Identification of gaps, controversies, or areas where your research contributes
 Theoretical framework (if applicable)
 It basically summarize the existing body of knowledge related to your topic.
Methodology
In this section, the overall type of research used and the data collection methods employed are
described. It also describes how the field work was carried out, the reliability of instruments

selected and the statistical tools and procedures used in the analysis. This includes data
collection, analysis, and any experimental design. The methodology basically includes
 Research design (qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, case study, etc.)
 Data collection methods (surveys, interviews, experiments, observations, etc.)
 Data analysis techniques (statistical analysis, content analysis, thematic analysis, etc.)
 Sampling techniques and sample size
 Ethical considerations (informed consent, confidentiality, etc.)
Results
The results should be reported as accurately and completely as possible. It Present the findings of
your research (if presenting a research paper) or outline your proposed approach (if presenting a
proposal).
 Presentation of your research findings
 Tables, charts, graphs, or figures (if applicable)
 Descriptive statistics or qualitative data excerpts
 Ensure clarity and organization of data
Use visuals like graphs, charts, or diagrams to illustrate key points. If table and figures are
included in the report, separate pages for them should follow the table of contents. Figures
refer to map, drawings, graphs, charts, diagrams etc. The full titles of tables and figures,
worded exactly as they appear in text, are presented with corresponding

/consecutive numbers and page locations.

Conclusion
 Summarize the key findings and their significance
 Restate the research question and how it was addressed
 Highlight the contributions of your research
 Concluding remarks
 Summarize the key points you’ve discussed.
 Restate the main takeaways or contributions of your work.
Discussion
This is the last part of the text of the research paper. It consists of the summary, conclusions or
generalisation, suggestions and recommendations. The summary may be more or less a
restatement of the topical sentences of the various findings. After a brief statement of the
problem, the purpose of the study and the methodology used in the investigation, the findings
and conclusions are presented.

 Interpretation of results in the context of your research question
 Comparison with existing literature
 Addressing research hypotheses or objectives

 Implications of findings
Limitations of the study and areas for future research Interpret the findings or elaborate on your
proposed approach.
Future Work (if applicable)
If you’re presenting a proposal, mention any future steps you plan to take based on the proposed
approach.
References
References or literature cited comprises a list of documents which is confined only to those
works actually cited in text or the footnotes of the report. Sources consulted consist of a
comprehensive listing of books and papers consulted including those which are not strictly
relevant to the subject of the thesis
Acknowledgments (if applicable)
If you’ve received support or assistance during your research, acknowledge it here.
 Include any supplementary materials such as surveys, interview questions, or additional
data that supports your research.
1.2 Practical Hints: Structure of a Research Paper
These general guidelines are to be kept in mind while preparing the paper.
To make a paper readable
 Print or type using a 12 point standard font, such as Times, Geneva, Bookman,
Helvetica, etc.

 Text should be double spaced
 Number pages consecutively
 Start each new section on a new page
 Adhere to recommended page limits
 Stay focused on the research topic of the paper
 Use paragraphs to separate each important point (except for the abstract)
 Indent the first line of each paragraph
 Present your points in logical order

1.3 Do’s while writing a research paper

1. Clearly Define the Problem: Clearly state the research problem or question you intend to
   address. Make sure it’s specific, relevant, and well-defined.
2. Provide Context: Give background information to help readers understand the
   significance of your research within the broader field.
3. Justify Significance: Explain why your research is important. Highlight the potential
   contributions to knowledge or practical applications.
4. Review Relevant Literature: Include a literature review to demonstrate your
   understanding of existing research and to identify gaps in knowledge.
5. Develop a Clear Hypothesis or Research Question: Present a clear and focused
   hypothesis or research question that your study aims to answer.
6. Detail Research Methods: Clearly explain your research design, methods, and approach.
   This includes data collection, sampling techniques, and data analysis methods.
7. Highlight Feasibility: Explain how you plan to conduct your research within the given
   resources, time frame, and constraints.
8. Be Objective: Write in a neutral and objective manner. Avoid using biased language or
   making unsupported claims
9. Provide a Realistic Timeline: Outline a timeline for your research project, showing when
   different stages will be completed.
10. Discuss Ethical Considerations: Address any ethical concerns associated with your
    research and explain how you plan to handle them.
11. Propose Clear Outcomes: State the expected outcomes of your research. What do you
    anticipate discovering or achieving?
12. Use a Structured Format: Follow the required structure or format guidelines for your
    proposal. This helps reviewers easily navigate your content.

1.4 Dont’s while writing a research paper

1. Don’t Be Overly Ambiguous: Avoid vague or unclear language. Make sure your proposal
   is concise and easy to understand.
2. Don’t Overpromise: Be realistic about what you can achieve within the scope of your
   research project.
3. Avoid Plagiarism: Properly cite all sources you reference in your proposal. Plagiarism
   can seriously undermine the credibility of your proposal.
4. Don’t Neglect Proofreading: Typos and grammatical errors can detract from the
   professionalism of your proposal. Proofread thoroughly before submission.
5. Avoid Skipping the Literature Review: The literature review demonstrates your
   understanding of the field and justifies the need for your research.
6. Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Clear Writing: Write in a clear, organized, and
   coherent manner. Avoid overly complex language that might confuse readers.
7. Don’t Ignore Reviewer Guidelines: If submitting the proposal to a specific institution or
   organization, follow their guidelines meticulously.
8. Don’t Overshare Irrelevant Details: Focus on the key aspects of your research and avoid
   including excessive details that don’t contribute to the proposal’s coherence.
9. Avoid Unrealistic Expectations: Ensure that your research project is feasible given your
   available resources, time, and skills.
10. Don’t Overcomplicate: Keep your proposal concise and to the point. Avoid unnecessary
    jargon that might confuse readers.
11. Avoid Lack of Clarity: Ambiguity can weaken the proposal’s impact. Make sure your
    research objectives and methods are clear.
12. Avoid Plagiarism: Always properly attribute sources and ideas that are not your own.
    Plagiarism can lead to serious academic and professional consequences.

1.5 Power- point presentation of a research Proposal
For an effective power-point presentation of your research proposal the following things keep in
mind
Dos

 Be brief and concise.
 Focus on the subject.
 Attract attention; indicate interesting details.
 If possible, use relevant visual illustrations (pictures, maps, charts graphs, etc.).
 Use bullet points or numbers to structure the text.
 Make clear statements about the essence/results of the topic/research.

Dont’s

 Don’t write down the whole outline of your paper and nothing else.
 Don’t write long full sentences on the slides.
 Don’t use distracting colors, patterns, pictures, decorations on the slides.
 Don’t use too complicated charts, graphs; only those that are relatively easy to understand.