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How to write a scientific document?1. Document’s structure and …
By:
M. J. Abedini
Clarification on seminar title
Document’s structure
Document’s building block--Paragraph
Document’s title, abstract, and introduction
Critical review of the literature
Concluding remarks
Recommendations
Questions and Answers
Outline of presentation
Scientific method
Steps involved in writing a clearly written document
Writing skillsCommon errors in grammar and usage
Rules for spelling
Punctuation
Guide to oral presentation
Database resources and search strategies
Road map for upcoming seminars
Reference management resources
Ethics in scientific writing
Journal and journal selection process
Writing a resume and letter of application
Road map for upcoming seminars
Lab report
Project report or term paper
Proposal
Thesis
Books
Government report
Conference paper
Journal paper
Type of documents
توليد قيد براي تحقيق بيشتر
آب دريا را اگر نتوان كشيد هم به قدر تشنگي بايد چشيد
مقايسه علم با هنرنقش كليدي آموزش در امر پژوهش ضرورت فرهنگ سازي سير تكاملي دريافت نقطه نظرات داوران در
خصوص نگارش مقاله
چرا اين موضوع؟ سابقه و اهدافقبلي
Feedback on our first submission:
The grammar, syntax and semantics of the paper are poor and often obscure its message. I have made many suggestions in the margins on how the readability of the paper might be improved. In the event that this paper is revised, I strongly recommend that the authors and/or the journal subject the manuscript to rigorous sub-editing before publication.
Nature of feedbacks from reviewers
Feedback on our more recent submissions:
1. I have checked your manuscript and find the English to be well written and perfectly acceptable.
2. This paper is also well written. It has a clear focus and organization.
3. A final comment is that the paper is clearly written by non-native English speakers.
Nature of feedbacks from reviewers
Title
Abstract and keywords
Introduction
Materials and methods
Results and discussions
Conclusions and recommendations for further …
References and reference citing
Appendices
�ِ Document’s structure
UnityA paragraph presents one main idea as well as specific support for
that idea. Think of the main idea as a message
CoherencyEvery sentence in the paragraph must relate to its message
Every sentence must relate to the sentences before and after it
Development
Variety
Variations in sentence length will tell the difference between main
ideas (short) and supporting ideas (long)
�ِ Document’s building block: Paragraph
Paragraph structure--SEES
Introduction
Statement
Main body
Elaboration
Evidence
Conclusions
Summary
�ِ Document’s building block: Paragraph
استعنوان يكي از مهم ترين عناصر يك مستند علمي :ويژگي هاي يك عنوان ايده آل
ساده، قابل فهم و واضح باشداختصاصي باشدجذاب باشددر بر گيرنده واژگان كليدي مربوط به مطالعه باشدمختصر و مانع )و نه جامع( باشدحاوي مخفف و اصطالت پيچيده نباشد
عنوان مستند علمي
هدف از ارائه چكيده:مؤلفه هاي يك چكيده ي ساختار يافته
اهميت موضوع مورد مطالعه و ضرورت انجام مقدمه :آن
روش انجام تحقيقروشها :يافته هاي اصلي مطالعهيافته ها :تفسير و نتيجه گيري نهائينتيجه گيري :
بكارگيري افعال مجهول و زمان گذشتهفاقد هر گونه شكل، جدول و مرجعاز لحاظ ترتيب نگارش، آخرين مرحله
چكيده مستند علمي
:ساختار كلي و محتواي مقدمه ارائه زمينه و ديدگاه در باره موضوع و اهميت پرداختن
به آنمرور انتقادي منابع علمي مرتبط با موضوعبيان منطق منجر به انجام پژوهشبيان اهداف مطالعهمعرفي ساختار باقيمانده ي مستند
سير ارائه مطالب در مقدمهزمان نوشتن مقدمه چه موقعي است؟هنر و تكنيك نوشتن يك مقدمه ي خوب
مقدمه مستند علمي
Literature Review--Definition
Why do we do a LR?
What a LR is NOT?
Features of a good LR.
Purposes of a LR.
Nine steps in writing a LR.
Content of a LR.
Tips on LR structure and write-up
Critical review of literature
A summary, explanation and synthesis of the
complete and current state of knowledge on a topic as
found in:Academic books
Journal articles
Conference Proceedings
Government reports
Dissertations
….
Literature Review--Definition
An account of what has been published on a topic
by accredited:Scholars
Researchers
Literature Review--Definition
To see what has and has not been investigated.
To develop general explanations for observed
variations in a behavior or phenomenon.
To identify potential relationships between concepts
To identify researchable hypothesis.
To learn how others have defined and measured key
concepts
Why do we do a literature review?
To identify data sources which other researchers
have used.
To develop alternative research projects.
To discover how a research project is related to the
work of others?
Comprehensive knowledge of the literature of the field
is essential for most research papers.
Why do we do a literature review?
An annotated bibliography
Literary review
A book review
What a literature review is NOT?
Compare and contrast different authors’ views on an
issue,
Group authors who draw similar conclusions,
Criticize aspects of methodology,
Note areas in which authors are in disagreement,
Highlight exemplary studies,
Features of a good literature reviews
Highlight gaps in research,
Raise questions and identify areas to be explored,
Show how one’s study relates to previous studies,
Show how one’s study relates to literature in general,
Conclude by summarizing what the literature says.
Features of a good literature review
Define and limit the problem, one is working on,Place one’s study in a historical perspectiveProvide an excellent starting point for researchers beginning to do research in a new area,Ensure that researchers do not duplicate work that has already been done,Can provide clues as to where future research is heading or recommend areas on which to focus,
Purposes of a literature review
Highlights key findings,
Identifies inconsistencies, gaps and contradictions
in the literature,
Provides a constructive analysis of the
methodologies and approaches of other researchers,
Formulates questions that need further research.
Purposes of a literature review
Step 1: Find a working topic,Think about what interests you,
Talk to your supervisor,
Read lecture notes,
Read recent issues of journal articles,
Step 2: Review the literatureUse at least two relevant databases,
•Science citation index,•Current contents•Canada institute for scientific and technical information (cisti)
Read the most recent articles and work backward,
Nine steps to writing a literature review
Step 3: Focus your topic narrowly and select papers
accordingly.What interests you?
What interest others?
What time span of research will you consider?
Nine steps to writing a literature review
Step 4: Read the selected articles thoroughly and
evaluate them.What assumptions do most/some researchers seem to be making,What methodologies do they use?
Evaluate and synthesize the research findings drawn
Note experts in the field, names/labs that are frequently
referenced
Note conflicting theories, results and methodologies,
Watch for popularity of theories and how these have/have not
changed over time.
Step 5: Organize the selected papers by looking for
patterns and by developing sub-topics
Nine steps to writing a literature review
Step 5: Organize the selected papers by looking for
patterns and by developing sub-topicsFindings that are common /contested,Two or three important trends in the research,
The most influential theories.
Step 6: Develop a working thesisFind a focus,
Construct a working thesis statement,
Consider organization.
Nine steps to writing a literature review
Step 7: Organize your own papers based on the
findings from steps 4 & 5.Develop headings/subheadings,Organize materials chronologically, thematically and/or methodologically,Summarize major trends in tabular format
Step 8: Write the body of the literature review
Step 9: Look at what you have written: Focus on
analysis and synthesis and not description.
Nine steps to writing a literature review
Introduction•Establish the field by:
Claiming centrality,Moving from general to specific,Reviewing relevant items of previous research
•Define a research problem by:Indicating a gap,Raising a question,Continuing a previously developed line of inquiry;Counter-claiming,
Content of a literature review
Introduction-continue•Propose a solution by:
Outlining purpose/setting objectives,Announcing present research (methodology),Indicating the structure of the research.
Body•Major themes or topics,•Important trends,•Any findings researchers agree or disagree
Content of a literature review
Concluding remarks•Highlighting gap in existing literature,•Indicating links between previous research and one’s own research project,•Indicating direction for future research.
Content of a literature review
A common error in literature review:
Presenting material from one author, followed by information from another, then another
Remedy
Group authors and links ideas•To group authors who draw similar conclusions, use linking words such as:
Also, additionally, again, similarly
Tips on literature review structure
•To group authors who draw dissimilar conclusions, use
linking words such as:
However, conversely, on the other hand, nonetheless
Another major problem with LR:
Often written as if they stand alone without links to
the rest of the thesis
Tips on literature review structure
Another major problem with LR:
Proper referencing
•American Psychological Association style (APA)•Council of Biology Editors style (CBE)•Chicago style
Tips on literature review structure
Everything’s been said before, but nobody listens; so we must start at the beginning and say it all over again.
Concluding remarks
Try to be yourselfTry to believe in yourselfTry to be honest with yourself and possibly othersEncourage team workEncourage independent thinkingMaterialize critical dialogue
Concluding remarks—cont.
Respect others’ opinionBe consistent on your saying and conductEncourage hardworkingBe hopeful of great futureBe stable on your belief whatever they areBe logical and open-minded on your search for truthSeek confirmation from GOD as opposed to from people
Concluding remarks—cont.
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