• Research Paper

A research paper is based on empirical research that applies sound academic

methodology. It welcomes paper that utilizes the quantitative as well as qualitative
methods in its analysis. A research paper has the following sections:
Abstract: An abstract should be of approximately 200 – 300 words. Provide a brief
summary of the research question being addressed, the method, a summary of result
and discussion, and conclusions drawn.
Introduction: A brief introduction will often include a review of the existing
literature on the topic studied, and explain the rationale of the author’s study. This
section also explains the contribution of this study to the existing academic literature.
Method: This section outlines the methodology on how to collect the data whether it
is a quantitative, qualitative or the combination of both.
 Result: A results section describes the outcomes of the data analysis, including with
charts and graphs.
Discussion: In the discussion, authors will explain their interpretation of their results
and theorize on their importance to existing and future research.
Conclusion: Author should develop the conclusion by briefly restating the research
question and the result. Author should also discuss the implications of the research
findings.
References. These are the list of academic articles and books or other primary
resources utilize for the article.

• Review Paper
A review paper is outlining also the theoretical debate on the topics that the author
choosing. Review article is expected to provide a new research direction, to
strengthen support for existing theories and/or to identify the strength and weaknesses
of the theory within the existing academic literature. A review paper has the following
sections:
Abstract: An abstract should be of approximately 200 – 300 words. Provide a brief
summary of the review question or rationale for the review, the major studies or
theory being reviewed, and its conclusion.
Introduction: Outlining rationale for addressing this topic. Clearly define exactly what
this article will discuss, outline the order in which author will discuss each subtopic to
give the reader any background information needed to understand the coming
sections.
Literature review and discussion: As the main part of the paper, this section provides
the theoretical debate and subsequent discussions about the topic.
Conclusion: Author should develop the conclusion by restating the rationale for the
review and the purpose of the article. Author should also discuss the implications of
the review findings and the future research agenda.
References. These are the list of academic articles and books or other primary
resources utilize for the article.

No footnotes or endnotes are allowed, and all citations should appear in text using the
author – date system. For example you can look at this link https://goo.gl/7GXlu3
Page numbering should be at the bottom centre of each page, without any
header/footer.
For references, authors are advised to use the Chicago Style (16th ed.) or the APA
Style (6th ed). For further guidance look at this link https://goo.gl/k3uwc2