How to Write a Research Monograph: Basics

Helpful for B. A undergraduates

1. Research Monograph How? Nasreddine EL Guezar

2. First of all , What is a research paper? “A systematic process of collecting and analyzing data for some purpose ” How to choose a topic? passionate, important, new. (PIN) Get away from Plagiarism ! MLA style / APA style

3. A good monograph must have: Title Abstract Introduction Methodology section Literature Review Results section Discussion section Conclusion

4. 2. Abstract What is it? “it concisely describes the content … identifies the project’s objective , its methodology and its findings , conclusions , or intended results .” It must stand alone No more than 500 words

5. 3. Introduction Background information and context Talk about general focus of the paper The statement of the problem (thesis statement) Try to attract the attention of the reader Tell why did you choose this topic

6. 4. Methodology “deals specifically with the manner in which data is collected, analyzed and interpreted” Qualitative Vs. Quantitative research methods? Other methods: Explorative/ Formulative, Descriptive Vs. Analytical Diagnostic, Applied Vs. Fundamental, Conceptual Vs. Empirical, Diagnostic research, Historical, etc.

7. 5. Literature Review What is it? “overview of the primary or major published literary Works.” How you can do it? 1/ Cite the major previous studies on the topic 2/ find a gap 3/ try to fill that gap

8. 6. Results section Answer these: 1. What did I find? 2. What did I not find? 3. What did I find that I was not expecting to find?

9. 7. Discussion section Interpret and discuss the results Do my data support my goals? How you add/contribute to something new? Mention the limitation of your study

10. Title Abstract Introduction Methodology Literature Review Results Discussion Conclusion Attention Summary Thesis statement How was it done finding a gap Findings Interpret the findings Thesis restatement

11. Thank you 