This document outlines the structure and key components necessary for writing a research paper, including the title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussions, conclusions, and references. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, adherence to journal guidelines, and quality of content, as well as providing practical tips for manuscript preparation and submission. Additionally, it highlights the significance of addressing reviewers' comments and targeting appropriate journals for publication.

1. Webinar on Qualitative
Research Approach
Dr. Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan
Associate Professor
University Centre for Research and Development (UCRD)
Chandigarh University

2. Structure of a Research Paper
TITLE
ABSTRACT
KEYWORDS
INTRODUCTION
LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
CONCLUSIONS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES

3. Title
• The title of a manuscript gives the first impression about the manuscript
• A comprehensive title may have the following three important keywords:
general, indicating the area or specialty the article belongs to
• Abbreviations should be avoided
• Limitations on the number of characters

4. Affiliation
Mohit Bajaj
Assistant Professor, University Institute of Architecture, Chandigarh
University, Mohali, Punjab-140413, India
mohit.bajaj@cumail.in
• ORCID ID

5. Abstract
• Purpose
• Design/methodology/approach
• Findings
• Originality
• WRITE APPOROXIMATE 250 WORDS

6. Keywords
• At least 5
• Related to theme of research

7. Introduction
• Information of topic
• Problem statement
• Indication of methodology
• Organization of Work

8. Literature Review
• Analyse and incorporate the past studies
• SCOPUS/WoS
• Add latest published articles
• Add 2-3 articles from the targeted journal

9. Methodology
• Explain the design of research
• Techniques used
• All aspects of experiment/survey
• Specifications of equipment
• Process flow chart
• Sample preparation/testing images

10. Results and Discussions
• Present the obtained findings
• Compare the results with published papers
• Critical discussions should be presented
• Reasons for observed phenomenon and behaviours should be discussed

11. Conclusions
• Provide the final thoughts
• Summary of the whole work
• Limitations of work
• Future scope
• Implication of work

12. References
• Use MENDELEY SOFTWARE

13. Cover Letter
• Editor's name (you can usually find this on the journal page)
• Your manuscript's title.
• Name of the journal you are submitting to.
• Statement that your paper has not been previously published and is not
currently under consideration by another journal.
• Novelty

14. Quality Enhancement of Manuscript
• Remove plagiarism
• Professional Editing
• Quality of pictures and Graphs
• Area of Application

15. Targeting SCI/ESCI/SSCI Journals
• Selection of appropriate Journal
• Adhere to guidelines of Journal
• Response to reviewers' comments
• Dealing with rejection