The relationship between vaccination and autism spectrum disorder

Structure of the Research Paper

1. Title/Cover Page

2. Abstract

3. Introduction

a. Identify the Problem/Problem Statement

b. Research Question

c. Hypothesis

d. Thesis Statement: purpose of the research

4. Literature Review

5. Method

6. Results

7. Discussion

8. Limitations & Implications

9. Conclusion

10. References

11. Proofread before submitting!!!

Conclusion for the Research Paper

· Short and general; length: 5-7% of the paper

· Broad statement that sum up the most important insights/findings of the research:

· Do not introduce new data/interpretation

· Answer your Research Question

· Synthesize Results into a one, final takeaway

· Summarize & reflect on the research

· Why you took that specific approach

· What you expected to find

· How well the Results matched expectations

· Provide recommendation for future research:

· Do not undermine your own work

· Emphasize your contributions:

· Problem Statement: how your research helps solve the problem

· Literature Review: how you addressed a gap in knowledge