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Of course, writing your research paper is a major culmination of your work in this course. It is how you communicate your findings with the scientific community and is the foundation upon which you will seek recognition and notoriety for your work. Many people may think that you can't write your paper until your research is finished, but this is a narrow mindset. It is much easier to write your paper in stages so as not to be overwhelmed as its due date nears.
Of course, writing your research paper is a major culmination of your work in this course. It is how you communicate your findings with the scientific community and is the foundation upon which you will seek recognition and notoriety for your work. Many people may think that you can't write your paper until your research is finished, but this is a narrow mindset. It is much easier to write your paper in stages so as not to be overwhelmed as its due date nears.
How to Begin
How to Begin
Watch this video, which overviews the structure of a scientific research paper. Take notes in your research notebook.
Review the JSHS Paper Preparation Handbook. Take notes in your research notebook.
Checklists
Checklists
General Structure
General Structure
Remember to refer to your checklists (above) as you write your paper. You have also completed related classwork assignments to help prepare you for this process. To help ensure you adhere to APA guidelines, consult the information provided by Owl Purdue.
Sections (in order):
A title or cover page with your research title, name, school name, and school address
Acknowledgements of major assistance received
Introduction(s)
Materials & Methods
Results
Discussions & Conclusions
References
Appendices (if necessary - remember that this information is often more valuable in your introduction)
You should aim to have the rough draft of your paper completed by September of Year 3. Depending on competition deadlines, your final paper will need to be done sometime in November. Your final paper is also your midterm grade in Year 3 of the course.
You should aim to have the rough draft of your paper completed by September of Year 3. Depending on competition deadlines, your final paper will need to be done sometime in November. Your final paper is also your midterm grade in Year 3 of the course.
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