论文讲座定稿.ppt

论文讲座定稿.pptChapter 2
Further Understanding of
the Research Paper
外国语学院

刘玲
2011~2012-1
Aims of this lesson
1. What is a research paper?
2. Why do you write a research paper?
3. What things does a graduation paper consist of?
4. Steps involved in writing a research paper?
5. Characteristics, style and kinds of writing a
research paper.
What is a research paper?
A research paper may be a term paper for a university course, a published article in a journal, and a thesis or a dissertation as a partial requirement for a university degree. It is usually a lengthy documented report that focuses upon an academic topic and it is intended to inform the audience in the relevant field about the research topic, purpose, methods, results (findings), conclusions, and mendatation.
What is a research paper?
A research paper expresses the author’s understanding
of the topic based on experiments, facts, data and analysis.
It is objective rather than subjective although the author’s
personal values, insights, and experiences have a great
influence on the whole process.
What is a research paper?
A research paper describes a presentation of our
research that may be in a printed, an electronic, or a
multimedia format, typically between five and fifteen
pages long(3000-5000English words), with most
instructors specifying a minimum length.
The importance of writing a research paper
A research paper is the record and summary of the scientific research and an important tool to exchange thoughts and to transmit information between classmates, colleagues, and fellow-workers. Learning to write your graduation research paper is the final examination on your ability to apply all the knowledge you have learned in your four-year academic studies. It is the preliminary training for your scientific research. It is also an effective channel for the employers to find qualified personnel and for the teachers and school authorities to mend students to employers.