A paper, also known as a research or working paper, is used to communicate and share the results of an investigation or scientific experiment with others in a clear manner. Writing a paper helps the author become familiar with their topic of investigation and teaches important research skills such as tracking down information, organizing ideas, discriminating useful from useless opinions, summarizing findings, and managing a project from start to finish. Typically, a paper follows a specific structure including a title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references sections.

1. ACADEMIC WRITING:
THE PAPER
(Research paper, work paper)
ACADEMIC WRITING 551016-1
COLLABORATIVE TASK 1
JAVIER SILVA TORRES
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2. CONCEPT
A paper, also known as working paper or research paper is
a written article where it is presented an investigation or a
scientific experience to the community.
Its main purpose is to communicate and share results of
investigations, ideas and debates in a clear, concise and
accurate manner.

3. ADVANTAGES
• By writing a paper, the author will become familiar with the investigation
• The author needs to know lots about the chosen subject.
• The author will learn among others:
-How to track down information
- How to organize
- How to use the Internet in research
- How to discriminate between useless and useful opinions
- How to summarize
- How to budget your time
- How to conceive of and manage a research project from start to finish.

4. EXAMPLES OF A PAPER
TOPIC: ASBESTOS POISONING
Introduction:
Definition of Asbestos Poisoning
Significance of the Study
Definition of Terms
Body:
Symptoms of Asbestos Poisoning
Effects of Asbestos Poisoning
Treatments
Conclusion:
Conclusion
Recommendations
How to Deal with Asbestos Hazards

5. FORM OR OUTLINE
Structure:
A paper frequently follows this structure:
• Title
• Abstract
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Results
• discussion
• conclusion
• References

6. BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Activity guide collaborative work 1
• http://es.scribd.com/doc/59958522/Como-se-hace-un-paper
• http://es.slideshare.net/EdgarMachado1/que-es-un-paper-13361172
• https://explorable.com/write-a-research-paper
• http://grammar.about.com/od/rs/g/Research-Paper.htm
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• http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~bioslabs/tools/report/reportform.html
• https://explorable.com/research-paper-outline-examples
• https://explorable.com/research-paper-outline-examples