I. Introduction
Nowadays, technology is developing so fast that academic papers are becoming more and more critical. How can you write a good academic paper? This article will tell you the structure of the paper and how each part should be written in detail, and I hope it can give you some help in your research work. Let’s start this passionate and challenging journey together!
II. Structure of a thesis
1. Abstract
The abstract is the essence of your paper, summarising your main ideas and conclusions in a clear and concise manner. It not only attracts readers’ attention, but also gives them a quick overview of your paper. Therefore, the abstract must be written in a rigorous and precise way, as well as attractive.
2. Keywords
Keywords are the most important words in your dissertation, and they can help readers find relevant literature quickly. So, choose your keywords carefully and make sure that they have a wide range of applications.
3. Introduction
The introduction is the opening of your paper, which mainly introduces the reader to the information about the background of your research, the question posed and the significance of your research. When writing the introduction, pay attention to the language expression is clear and concise, do not write too long.
4. Main body
The main text is the core part of your paper, including experimental design, data collection, result analysis and discussion. When writing the main text, you should follow the scientific way of thinking, describe the experimental process and results in objective and accurate language, and also combine with theoretical knowledge for in-depth analysis and discussion.
5. Conclusion
Conclusion is the closing part of your thesis, which mainly summarises your main points and conclusions, and looks forward to the future direction of research. When writing the conclusion, pay attention to the language expression is concise and accurate, do not write too vague.
6. References
References are an important part of your paper, which can prove that the sources you cite are true and credible. When writing references, you should arrange them in strict accordance with the format requirements to ensure that the cited literature is accurate.
III. How to develop each part of the paper
1. Abstract
The abstract should be written according to the principle of ‘four elements’, i.e. research purpose, research method, research results and research conclusions. When writing the abstract, it should be expressed in phrases or sentences, not complex terms or formulas. The length of the abstract is usually between 200-300 words, too long or too short is not good.
2. Keywords
The selection of keywords should be based on the research area and research questions of your paper.
The keywords should generally have the following characteristics: (1) have a high search frequency; (2) can accurately reflect the research content of your paper; (3) the number should not be too many, usually no more than 5.
3. Introduction
The introduction should be written in accordance with the ‘five-step method’, that is, explaining the background of the study, posing the research question, describing the significance of the study, outlining the research methodology and listing the research framework. When writing the introduction, pay attention to the language expression is clear, concise, do not write too long.
The length of the introduction is usually between 200-300 words.
4. Main text
The writing style of the text should follow the ‘three-paragraph’ structure, that is, the introduction, experimental methods and results of the analysis, discussion and conclusion.
When writing the text, pay attention to the following points:
(1) The experimental methods and results analysis section should describe in detail the experimental design, data collection and processing methods and other key information;
(2) The discussion and conclusion section should provide in-depth analysis and discussion based on the experimental results and draw clear conclusions;
(3) The language expression in the text should be accurate and objective, not subjective or exaggerated.
5. Conclusion
The conclusion should follow the principle of ‘three elements’, that is, to summarise the research results, point out the shortcomings of the research and put forward research recommendations. When writing the conclusion, pay attention to the language expression is concise, accurate, do not write too vague. The length of the conclusion is generally between 100-200 words.
6. References
The arrangement of references should follow the internationally accepted rules of authorship, such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), Science Citation Index (SCI) and so on. When writing references, pay attention to the following points:
(1) The cited literature should be as authoritative and novel as possible;
(2) The cited literature should be arranged in order and marked with the corresponding numbers in the text;
(3) The cited literature should indicate the source, so as to facilitate readers to find the original text.
Conclusion
The writing of academic papers is a systematic and complex work, which requires the author to have solid professional knowledge, rigorous scientific research attitude and good writing skills. Through the above introduction, I believe you have mastered the basic structure of the paper and the method of unfolding each part. I hope this article can help you on your scientific research road!
