Writing a Good Research Paper

  • Aminat Akintobi Ayunran Medical Writing Services, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • Muhammad Ridwan Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Keywords: Writing; research

Abstract

A research paper is a piece of academic writing that provides analysis, interpretation, and arguments based on in-depth independent research. A good research paper solidifies a researcher’s skill in scholarly writing. This paper describes the process it takes to write a good research paper; it highlights the processes necessary to write various sections of a research paper - Abstracts, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion. Digesting this research paper's content would ensure researchers can document information that would otherwise seep through due to a lack of research writing skills. The aim of this is to ensure that researchers can make original contributions to the scholarly base. An author's career, institution, and nation will be impacted by high-quality publication in indexed journals.  Significant rejections could result from poor scientific writing.  Therefore, writing a successful scientific publication for a peer-reviewed journal takes considerable time and expertise. A few easy actions and advice are provided to help researchers publish the findings of their work in the right scientific publications with greater expertise. Effective scientific writing frequently adheres to a specific format with important elements.  The introduction to a specific issue with relevant background literature and theories to be studied, a list and explanation of the techniques, results, and a discussion that connects the results to the topic's broader information should all be included in a scientific paper's main text. For early researchers aiming to raise the caliber of their submissions for publication, this review piece is essential.    

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Published
2023-08-24
How to Cite
Aminat Akintobi, & Muhammad Ridwan. (2023). Writing a Good Research Paper. Konfrontasi: Jurnal Kultural, Ekonomi Dan Perubahan Sosial, 10(3), 117-123. https://doi.org/10.33258/konfrontasi2.v10i3.279