Title
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 your 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.
The Basic Outline of a Paper
The following outline shows a basic format for most academic papers. No matter what length the paper needs to be, it should still follow the format of having an introduction, body, and conclusion. Read over what typically goes in each section of the paper. Use the
Bibliography: A list of the references you used in the work & writing the paper. The Basic Outline of a Paper The following outline shows a basic format for most academic papers. No matter what length the paper needs to be, it should still follow the format of having an introduction, body, and conclusion. Read over what typically goes in each section of the paper. Use the back of this handout to outline information for your specific paper. I. Introduction The introduction should have some of the following elements, depending on the type of paper: Give an overview of any issues involved with the subject, Define of any key terminology need to understand the topic, Quote or paraphrase sources revealing the controversial nature of the subject (argumentative papers only), Highlight background information on the topic needed to understand the direction of the paper, Tell what the overall paper will focus on, Briefly outline the main points in the paper II. Body Clearly present the main points of the paper as listed in the thesis, Give strong examples, details, and explanations to support each main point, If a research paper, use strong evidence from sources—paraphrases, summaries, and quotations that support the main points III. Conclusion Restate your thesis from the introduction in different words, briefly summarize each main point found in the body of the paper (avoid going over 2 sentences for each point)