Reynaldo V. Tanglao Jr. Dr.

Enriquez
BSED English Major 12

What is Research?

The strict definition of scientific research is performing a methodical study in

order to prove a hypothesis or answer a specific question. Finding a definitive
answer is the central goal of any experimental process. Research must be
systematic and follow a series of steps and a rigid standard protocol. These rules
are broadly similar but may vary slightly between the different fields of science.
Scientific research must be organized and undergo planning, including
performing literature reviews of past research and evaluating what questions need
to be answered. Any type of real research, whether scientific, economic or
historical, requires some kind of interpretation and an opinion from the researcher.
This opinion is the underlying principle, or question, that establishes the nature and
type of experiment. The scientific definition of research generally states that a
variable must be manipulated, although case studies and purely observational
science do not always comply with this norm.

Parts of a Research Paper

Title
Here are examples of 3 common types of titles

Question: Can PF Correction Increase Profits?

Summary: Design and Testing of a Small Power Company

2-Part: Power System Operation: How to Survive an Emergency

Abstract

The abstract is a short (about 100-500 word) summary of the entire paper. It
should include: goals and objectives, results, and conclusions. It is
usually one of the last parts of the paper to be written.

Introduction

The introduction also has three main purposes. First, it provides background
and motivation for your topic (usually includes a review of current literature
on the topic). Second, it describes the focus and purpose of the paper you are
writing. Third, it gives an overview of what is contained in the paper's various
sections.

Methods/Procedure
 This section describes what you did, how you did it, gives strategies, sample
calculations, diagrams and circuits, and descriptions of equipment. The goal
here is to give the reader sufficient information to be able to repeat your work
if desired. (Of course some "standard techniques" can be simply referenced).

Results
This section is where you prove your point with the data. Give graphs and
tables of costs, profits, whatever your data is. Also give some description or
guide to help the reader recognize your important points.

Conclusions/Discussion

Here you state what you learned or proved. What are the "take home
messages" or major accomplishments of this work? You may also describe
interesting observations, new questions, and future work here.

Bibliography

A list of the references you used in the work & writing the paper.

Sources:
https://explorable.com/definition-of-research
http://www.ece.k-state.edu//~starret/684/paper.html