Writing of Research Paper

1] Title
 Should not be more than 12 words
 At least one word from title should be keyword
(Keywords are those which can be easily searched)

2] Abstract
 Whole research thing in single paragraph
 Word range 150-300 words
 No citations and abbreviations

3] Keywords
 3-6 keywords
 Those words out of which one is part of title
 Words which have appeared more than 3 times in previous research paper

4] Introduction
 Bring down the importance of topic
 Introduce the topic
 Use citation
 Use public statistics
 No figures/graphs
 Last para will give view to readers what will be covered in the given research paper.
E.g. In the present study….
 1 page: Times New Roman 12 & 1.5 spacing
 Every full stop will have citation

5] Review of Literature
 Every single full stop will have citation
 Do not put charts, tables, figures
 2 pages
 If you compile something from 2-3 sources, just writ “Sources: Author’s Work”

6] Research Methodology/Methods
 Research design, type, data sources, sample size, analysis presented further
 No citations
 No tables, graphs, abbreviations, exaggerations
 Objective: To understand, To analyze
 Purpose
 Hypotheses: Minimum 2
 ½-1 page

7] Data Analysis and Interpretation

 Tables, figures, charts and graphs
 They will be numbered, will have title and source
 Interpret and explain in statistical terms

8] Findings
 Whatever you have find out from data analysis

9] Managerial Implications
 Whatever found out must be beneficiary for someone i.e. owners, customers, etc.

10] Conclusion/Discussion
 Conclude
 Rejection of hypotheses

11] Limitations
 Sample size
 Geography
 Rules, regulations and restrictions
 Time
 Perception
 Budget

12] Acknowledgements
 Thanking Ma’am

13] References
 Cite everything mentioned in text
 Alphabetical order
 APA referencing

 Note: Assignment will have minimum 30 citations mandatory