- Structure of a research note
- Title
- Synopsis
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- conclusion
- References
- Editing the research notes
- Presentation of information in research notes
- 1- Choose a topic of interest
- 2- Realism
- 3- Methodology to follow
- 4- Create a preliminary outline
- 5- Objective of the research note
- 6- Follow the rules of writing and presentation of written works
- References
Research notes are a communication tool used to publicize the findings and results of research projects. They are generally texts with an extension of two to four pages or between 3,000 and 4,000 words, considered small preliminary studies.
Research notes are used for scientific projects as well as for technological and educational ones, trying to make known the process followed in the research process.
The research notes should include all the salient aspects of it but with less depth and detail.
Structure of a research note
The structure of a research note is intended to help find information in a simple way, also to help the author to structure the ideas and what is sought to communicate.
They generally have the following structure:
Title
It must be attractive and short
Synopsis
Define the problem and the advantages of the author's arguments
Introduction
Preamble to the topic, its purpose and research area.
Methodology
Provides the information necessary for the investigation to be replicated.
Results
Show the results and compare them with other research papers.
conclusion
It shows the most outstanding results, the consequences and limitations of the investigative work.
References
List of documents and works consulted to carry out the research note.
Editing the research notes
Editing a research note is the responsibility of the author, who must follow the following format:
1.- Title of the work.
2.- Name of the author or authors
3.- Identification of the Institution of origin (if applicable).
3.- Content of the work.
Presentation of information in research notes
1- Choose a topic of interest
To ensure and maintain enthusiasm throughout the completion of the research note, a lot of information must be reviewed and extensive research and experimentation must be done.
2- Realism
Choose an investigation based on the author's strengths and abilities and the resources available to carry it out.
3- Methodology to follow
The method that best suits the nature of the investigation should be chosen.
4- Create a preliminary outline
By making a preliminary outline, thoughts and ideas are put in order.
5- Objective of the research note
It is important to know the objective in advance, it can be done by formulating a question, a thesis presentation or a hypothesis statement.
6- Follow the rules of writing and presentation of written works
References
- Fernández Camacho Eduardo (2012) How to write an article for a magazine: an editor's point of view. Granada, ES: EC 3metrics.
- Zemach Dorothy (2011). Writing Research Paper: from essay to Research Paper. New York, EU: Macmillan Publishers.
- Cegarra Sánchez, José (2004) Methodology of scientific and technological research. Madrid, ES: Díaz de Santos Editions
- Glasman-Deal Hilary (2010) Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English. London, UK: Imperial College.