Parts of an academic paper

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Across
  1. 4. A comprehensive overview of existing research and literature related to a specific topic. It identifies key theories, methods, and findings, and helps to situate the current research within the broader academic context.
  2. 5. The opening section of a research paper or thesis that outlines the research topic, objectives, significance, and scope. It sets the context for the study and presents the research questions or hypotheses.
  3. 6. Also known as the Table of Contents, it lists the chapters, sections, and subsections of a document in sequential order, along with their corresponding page numbers. It helps readers navigate the document easily.
  4. 9. A brief summary of a research paper, thesis, or dissertation, highlighting the main objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. It provides readers with a quick overview of the content and findings.
  5. 10. The results or outcomes of a research study. This section presents the data collected and analyzed, often using tables, figures, and descriptive text to illustrate key points.
  6. 11. The final section of a research paper or thesis that summarizes the main findings, discusses their implications, and provides recommendations for future research. It brings closure to the study.
Down
  1. 1. A section where the author expresses gratitude to individuals, organizations, or institutions that provided support, assistance, or contributions to the research or writing process.
  2. 2. Supplementary materials included at the end of a document that provide additional information, such as raw data, detailed methodologies, questionnaires, or other relevant documents that support the main text.
  3. 3. A section that lists all the tables included in a document, along with their titles and page numbers. This allows readers to locate specific tables quickly.
  4. 7. A list of all the sources cited in a research paper or thesis. It provides full bibliographic details for each source, enabling readers to locate the original materials.
  5. 8. A section where the results of the research are interpreted and analyzed. It explores the significance of the findings, compares them with existing literature, and discusses their implications and limitations.
  6. 12. A detailed examination of a specific instance, individual, group, or event to explore its complexities and draw insights that can be applied to similar situations. It often involves qualitative methods.