GE6102

The Contemporary World

Research Paper Writing (Part 1)
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Write a research paper on a topic related to

Globalization.
Definition:
A research paper is an essay in which you explain what
you have learned after exploring your topic in depth. 

In a research paper you include information from sources

such as books, articles, interviews, and Internet sites. 

You also use your own ideas, knowledge, and opinions.

Research Paper

The purpose of this Research is to give students

an experience to write a research paper with
proper citation.
Students can choose any Globalization topic to
research and approved by the professor.
The goal of a research paper is to bring
together different views, evidence, and
facts about a topic from books, articles, and
interviews, then interpret the information
into your own writing
Used the IMRaD format. IMRaD is an acronym for
the main sections of a scientific article namely:
Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.

This format is a common organization structure of a

scientific article.
PARTS OF RESEARCH PAPER

I.   Preliminary Pages

II.  Body
III. References
IV. Appendices
V.   Biography
I. Preliminary Pages
A. Title Page
B. Approval Sheet
C. Dedication (Optional and 1 page only)
D. Acknowledgements (Optional and 1 page only)
E. Abstract
F. Table of Contents
G. List of Tables (Optional)
H. List of Figures (Optional)
I. List of Abbreviations (Optional)
J. List of Symbols (Optional
A. Title Page​
The title page is the first page of your article, and
therefore it is important to have a well-formatted title
page that clearly represents your paper.

This page should include all the information

necessary for a reader to identify the contents of the
article, its author(s), origin of the article, and the
article type.​
B. Approval Sheet​
The approval page is where an approver
responds to an approval request.
Customize which fields appear on that page and
in which order.
This page is used only for this approval process
C. Dedication (Optional and 1 page only)
​"I dedicate this book to …" or simply
just start writing your dedication without
any formal address. It should be on its own
page so everyone will get the hint that it is a
dedication page, even if there isn't any formal
address
​
                                    DEDICATION

I dedicate my research  work to my family and many friends. A

special feeling of gratitude to my loving parents, William and
Louise Johnson whose words of encouragement and push for
tenacity ring in my ears. My sisters Katie, Linda and Rhonda
have never left my side and are very special.
                                

                                                                     Researcher
D. Acknowledgements (Optional and 1 page only)​​
In a research paper, an acknowledgement refers to the section at
the beginning of your paper  where you show your
appreciation for the people who contributed to your project. It
is up to you to determine who you are most grateful to for
helping you with the research.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to …/ I must also

thank … I would like to thank… / I also wish to thank… I am
also grateful to … / I'd also like to extend my gratitude to ….
I would like to express my special thanks of
gratitude to my teacher as well as our principal
who gave me the golden opportunity to do this
wonderful project on the topic (Topic Name),
which also helped me in doing a lot of Research
and i came to know about so many new things. I
am really thankful to them.
E. Abstract​
An abstract summarizes, usually in one
paragraph of 300 words or less, the major
aspects of the entire paper in a prescribed
sequence that includes: 1) the overall purpose of
the study and the research problem(s) you
investigated; 2) the basic design of the study; 3)
major findings or trends found as a result of
your paper.
F. Table of Contents​​
To write a table of contents, you first write the title
or chapter names of your research paper in
chronological order. Secondly, you write the
subheadings or subtitles, if you have them in your
paper. After that, you write the page numbers for
the corresponding headings and subheadings.
G. List of Tables (Optional)​​

Tables have vertical columns and horizontal rows. Tables

are used to organize data that is too detailed or
complicated to be described adequately in the text,
allowing the reader to quickly see the results. They can be
used to highlight trends or patterns in the data and to make
a manuscript more readable by removing numeric data
from the text.
H. List of Figures (Optional)​​

The list of figures identifies the titles and

locations of visuals (figures, drawings,
photos, maps) in administrative
or research documents.
A table is a compilation of data in columns
or rows (tabular form). 
A figure is a visual or graphic presentation or
illustration. Photographs, maps, diagrams,
plates, or schematic presentations all are
figures.
Tables and figures must be referred to by
number in the text prior to their appearance.
Tables and figures are useful in your research
writing because they can summarize data or
dense/complex information in a more readable
way.
However, you should only use them if they
assist the reader to understand. 
I. List of Abbreviations (Optional)​​

An acronym is a type of abbreviation formed

from the initial components of the words of a
longer name or phrase, 
J. List of Symbols

Symbols take the form of words, sounds, gestures,

ideas, or visual images and are used to convey
other ideas and beliefs. For example, a red octagon
is a common symbol for "STOP"; on maps, blue
lines often represent rivers; and a red rose often
symbolizes love and compassion
II. Body
A. Introduction
1. Rationale/Background of the Study
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Purpose/Objective of the Study
4. Significance of the Study
5. Scope and Limitation
6. Hypotheses (if the study is quantitative)
7. Conceptual Framework and Theoretical
Framework
8. Review of Related Literature
1. Rationale/Background of the Study

The rationale of the study is the reason for

why the study was conducted or should be
conducted (in a proposal). That means the
study rationale should explain to the reader
or examiner why the study is/was necessary.
The rationale for one's research is the
justification for undertaking a given study.
It states the reason(s) why a researcher
chooses to focus on the topic in question,
including what the significance is and what
gaps the research intends to fill. In short, it
is an explanation that rationalises the need
for the study.
2. Statement of the Problem
A statement of the problem is used in
research work as a claim that outlines the
problem addressed by a study. A good
research problem should address an existing
gap in knowledge in the field and lead to
further research
3. Purpose/Objective of the Study​

What are the research objectives? In general,

research objectives describe what we expect to
achieve by a project. Research objectives are
usually expressed in lay terms and are directed as
much to the client as to the researcher
4. Significance of the Study​The significance of the
study is a written statement that explains why your
research was needed. 

It's a justification of the importance of your work

and impact it has on your research field, it's
contribution to new knowledge and how others
will benefit from it.
​
5. Scope and Limitation​​

The limitations of the study refers to the shortcomings

of the study – things you believe the research lacked
or ways in which it could have been better. Other
differences are that scope and delimitations are
established before starting the study, while limitations
are describing after completing the study.
6. Hypotheses (if the study is quantitative)​​
A hypothesis is a statement that we are trying to prove or disprove.
It is used to express the relationship between variables and whether this
relationship is significant. It is specific and offers a prediction on the
results of your research question.

Hypothesis testing Qualitative Research

In qualitative research, a hypothesis is used in the form of a clear
statement concerning the problem to be investigated. Unlike in
quantitative research, where hypotheses are only developed to be
tested, qualitative research can lead to hypothesis-testing and
hypothesis-generating outcomes.
7. Conceptual Framework and
Theoretical Framework​​

A conceptual framework illustrates what you expect

to find through your research. It defines the relevant
variables for your study and maps out how they
might relate to each other. You should construct a
conceptual framework before you begin collecting
data. It is often represented in a visual format.
8. Review of Related Literature​​

Literature review is a summary of studies

related to a particular area of research. It
identifies and summarizes all the relevant
research.