How To Write A Scientific Paper
How To Write A Scientific Paper
For Master 1
Introduction
Citing sources
It’s also important to keep track of citations at this stage to
avoid accidental plagiarism. Each time you use a source,
make sure to take note of where the information came from.
Write the introduction
The research paper introduction should address three
questions: What, why, and how? After finishing the
introduction, the reader should know what the paper is about,
why it is worth reading, and how you’ll build your arguments.
What? Be specific about the topic of the paper, introduce the
background, and define key terms or concepts.
Why? This is the most important, but also the most difficult,
part of the introduction. Try to provide brief answers to the
following questions: What new material or insight are you
offering? What important issues does your essay help define or
answer?
How? To let the reader know what to expect from the rest of
the paper, the introduction should include a “map” of what will
be discussed, briefly presenting the key elements of the paper
Be aware of paragraphs that seem to cover the same things.
If two paragraphs discuss something similar, they must
approach that topic in different ways. Aim to create smooth
transitions between sentences, paragraphs, and sections.