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Seminar on how to present a science paper
- 1. SCIENTIFIC PAPER AND DISSERTATION DR B.BORTHAKUR (PROFF) DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS, SMCH
- 2. Scientific research paper publication has 7 successful steps Identify topic,questions and objectives Outline the one page concept paper Prepare dummy tables Write draft protocol Prepare instruments and annexes Submit peer review Seek ethics committee approval
- 3. Definition of research Research is defined as intensive search with the purpose of becoming certain ,it is a systemic investigation into the reality to gain the knowledge
- 4. Introduction To state a clear overall purpose for the study often framed in discussion of the need ,the research is satisfied To define the research questions of the study To give a very brief background of relevant theory and practice for the topic
- 5. Review of literature To summarize what conclusions have been reached in the research literature and whether different writers agree or not To highlight main issue and controversies around the problem
- 6. Methodology To demonstrate that you are aware of the research methods used to study the topic To explain and justify the method of data collection and analysis
- 7. Results To present the findings of your research in a orderly manner using heading planned in your methodology or headings arising from patterns found in the research
- 8. Discussion To comment on the trends/findings and show your understanding of what your data suggests To highlight anything unexpected that comes up
- 9. Conclusion To sum up the findings and highlight the significance of outcome of the study To discuss the limitations of your study and indicate whether further research is needed
- 10. References To list alphabetically all the reference materials that have been cited in the text of the report
- 11. Appendices or Annexes To present relevant details such as letters to participants and organizations To present details of questionnaires ,survey and other relevant instruments that you develop for the purpose of the study To present relevant documents such as reports/policy/historical documents.
- 12. Definition of Dissertation Dissertation comes from the latin word-dissertare which means continue to discuss It is a long essay on a particular subject ,especially written for a university degree or diploma The word thesis and Dissertation are often used interchangeably In some countries, thesis is the final project for the masters degree and dissertation is for doctoral degree
- 13. Proper way of writing research paper It should be type written ,double spaced on good A4 sized white paper with margin of atleast 25 mm on left side Common fonts like Times new Roman,Calibri(body),Arial etc are recommended Fancy fonts should be avoided Word count and requirement vary according to specific instructions given in the journal for each type of manuscript
- 14. Choosing a subject for reseach paper The subject should be of one that interests you but from which you can still learn much ,not too broad,not too difficult It should have some interest for average readers
- 15. Gathering of materials for research Observation or experience Interview Library Special bulletin reports
- 16. What should be avoided in writing a research paper Plagiarism Use of unconsistent formats Summary should not be of more than 250 or 300 words
- 17. Thank you “asaṃśayaṃ mahābāho mano durnigrahaṃ calam abhyāsena tu kaunteya vairāgyeṇa ca gṛhyate” “O mighty-armed son of Kunti, it is undoubtedly tough to curb the restless mind, but it is possible by constant practice and by detachment.”