Transcript postfile_75326.ppt

RP IMRD Format
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Introduction
Literature Review
Method/Methodology
Results
Discussion & Conclusion
Introduction
• 1. General Background Information
A. Identify Your Topic within the General
Area
B. General Statement about Your Area of
Research
• 2. Literature Review
A. Citation : documenting sources
B. Commentary : describe, explain, analyse
or comment
Introduction
• 3. Establishing a Niche & Indicating a Gap
A. Inadequate
B. Unresolved Conflict
C. Extension
• 4. Purpose of Research
Introduction
• 5. Research Questions
A. Open-ended Question : What, Why
How
B. Closed Question: yes-no question
• 6. Value of Research (Optional)
• 7. Overview (Optional)
Method/Mythology
• 1. Research Design: Quantitative or
Qualitative
• 2. Subjects/Materials
A. Subjects/Participants
B. Materials/Instruments
• 3. Data Collection Procedure
• 4. Data Analysis
Results
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1. Research Findings
2. Results of Quantitative Research
3. Results of Qualitative Research
4. Graphics & Locations of Results
Discussion & Conclusions
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1. Conclusions
2. Review of Research Findings
3. Limitations of the Study
4. Recommendations for Future
Research