HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER?
"Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until
drops of blood form on your forehead."
Gene Fowler
Are you struggling to write an academic paper, such as a research paper, thesis or a term
paper? The guide ‘How to Write a Research Paper’ will show you how to construct, style
and format your paper. It will teach you how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes when
writing an academic essay.
Most students are buzzing with ideas and energy, and they look forward to writing a
perfect assignment. However, once faced with a blank page, the mental block sets in, and
they have difficulty transferring ideas from their head onto the paper.
Formatting and laying out academic papers is an art, and many budding scientists can’t
seem to get to grips with the complex techniques, or wade through the volumes of
information online.
To bridge this gap, the Experiment Resources ‘How to Write a Research Paper’ was born.
This intuitive guide is a gentle, friendly introduction into the esoteric world of academic
writing. Whether you are an academic novice, or you simply want to brush up your skills,
this book will take your academic writing skills to the next level.
THE BOOK WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO:
Avoid the most common mistakes when
writing research papers
Construct an academic essay
Academic writing styles
Get to grips with the various academic
writing styles
Layout and format pages
Use hypothesis or thesis statements to
create strong foundations
Write citations and a bibliography, to
avoid accusations of plagiarism
Plan the writing process, saving time
and avoiding frustration
Let your writing flow, making your paper
readable and concise
HERE IS WHAT YOU GET:
An introduction to writing research papers and academic essays
Easy to read and user friendly layout
Tips for writing a Thesis, Term Paper, or other academic papers
Information for novices, PhD candidates, and aspiring scientists with little training
in writing academic papers
Updated information on the latest guidelines in scientific writing
You can download the guide right away and start reading instantly or order the
convenient paperback-guide
A page from the PDF-version
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Academic Writing Styles, Page Layout and Formatting
3. Research Paper Question: Thesis and Hypothesis Statements
4. The Writing Process
5. Research Paper Format
6. Citations and Bibliography
7. Tips on Research Writing
8. Additional Information
The Table of Contents-page and an Example-page in the Paperback book 'How to Write
a Research Paper'
THE AUTHOR
Martyn Shuttleworth is a qualified marine biologist and
experienced academic writer, renowned for his clear and
easy style. Originally hailing from Lancashire, he now lives
in the Greek mountains, seeking inspiration from the
muses and the ghosts of ancient philosophers. Martyn has
a covered a broad range of subjects in his book-writing
career, including oriental rugs, Islam, women’s rights, and
female psychology. He also acts as a mentor to novice
writers trying to make an impact in a tough field.
When he is not writing, Martyn’s time
is spent cultivating olives, enjoying
Martyn Shuttleworth, author of
political and philosophical debate,
'How to Write a Research Paper' and swearing at his eight cats.