Research Paper Writing

How To Teach Research Paper Writing

Objective:

To develop students' skills in writing research papers, focusing on effective research methods, clear and coherent structuring, and critical analysis, thereby enhancing their academic writing and analytical abilities.

Introduction to Research Paper Writing

• Define a research paper as a piece of academic writing that requires independent research on a specific topic and presents the findings along with analysis.
• Discuss the importance of a clear thesis statement, a logical structure, credible sources, and a critical approach to examining and interpreting data or theories.

Real Life Examples

• Use examples from published research papers in various academic disciplines to illustrate effective research methodologies, argument structuring, and presentation of findings.
• Highlight the role of research papers in contributing to academic knowledge, developing critical thinking skills, and fostering expertise in a specific subject area.

Interactive Activities

• Conduct a ‘Research Design' workshop, where students plan and outline a research paper, focusing on topic selection, thesis development, and research strategy.
• Organize a ‘Peer Review' session for draft research papers, allowing students to give and receive feedback on argumentation, structure, and academic writing conventions.