How to write an article in the IMRaD format: A section-by-section writing guide
Description:
Writing a research paper is a challenging task for most researchers, especially if you are just starting out in the world of academia. How should you structure your paper? What do you include in each section of the manuscript? Which section should you write first? If writing a research paper is your goal, and you are not sure about how exactly to go about it, this course is for you.
This course takes a handholding approach and explains the IMRaD structure before providing detailed step-by-step guidance on how to write each section of the manuscript.. It explains the essential elements that go into each section and shares samples from actual research papers to show what you should and should not do when writing a research paper. With expert advice, handy tips, and actual examples, this course will ensure you have everything you need to write a great research paper.
Your Instructor
Part of the Researcher.Life ecosystem of researcher-focused tools and solutions, R Voice is a global community platform open to everyone in academia. R Voice was introduced to empower researchers to face the challenges in academia, to be more accepting of themselves and others, to support each other along their academic journeys, and to feel valued as a member of the wider research community. We encourage researchers to have open discussions, ask questions, give advice and guidance, and share experiences with each other, as they navigate the ups and downs of academic life.
Course Curriculum
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StartWebinar 1: Understanding the IMRaD structure (34:46)
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StartWebinar 2: Mastering the Methods Section (57:23)
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StartWebinar 3: Writing the Results and Discussions section (59:40)
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StartWebinar 4: Making an impact with your introduction (45:37)
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StartWebinar 5: The title & abstract: Your research in a nutshell (60:01)