Limitations & Implications

Structure of the Research Paper

1.       Cover/Title Page (a separate page)

2.       Abstract (a separate page)

3.       Introduction

a.       Hook/Grabber: question; statistics/facts; quote

b.      Background Information: general info on the topic; definition of a term; explanation of a concept

c.       Problem Statement

d.      Research Question: question/ statement

e.       Hypothesis/Hypotheses: It is believed that…. / An approach  may be taken…

f.        Thesis Statement: The purpose of this paper is to…/ This paper aims to….

4.       Literature Review

5.       Method

6.       Results

7.       Discussion

8.      Limitations & Implications

a.      Limitations 1: databases, keywords, language, time of publication, peer-reviewed studies, limited sources, access to full text

b.      Limitations 2: topic, samples used in outside sources

c.      Implications on the outcomes/results

d.      One well developed paragraph

10.   References (a separate page)