LibGuides: Writing Skills: Writing Research Papers

Introduction

This Guide provides writing tips for sections of an academic research paper. It is particularly helpful for JIBC students in RESM-2100, LAWS-4000, LAWS-4003, and ESMS-4900.

These tips are to support your academic writing.
For questions about course content and assignment requirements, ensure you contact your instructor.
For questions on how to do your research, contact the JIBC Library (library@jibc.ca)

How to Write a Research Paper

The following JIBC Tip Sheets are designed to help students write a research paper.

Writing a Title for a Research Paper - JIBC Tip Sheet
This tip sheet will help you write a title for your research paper.
Writing a Background Section - JIBC Tip Sheet
This tip sheet will help you write a Background section for your research paper.
Writing a Questions and Rationale Section - JIBC Tip Sheet
This tip sheet will help you write a Questions and Rationale section for your research paper.
Writing a Research Design and Methodology Section - JIBC Tip Sheet
This tip sheet will help you write a Research Design and Methodology section for your research paper.
Writing Findings and Discussion Sections - JIBC Tip Sheet
This tip sheet will help you write Findings and Discussions sections for your research paper.

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Ethical Concerns in Academic Research - JIBC Tip Sheet
his tip sheet will help you write a about your ethical concerns for your research paper.
Philosophical Worldviews in Academic Research - JIBC Tip Sheet
This tip sheet will help you write about your philosophical worldview for your research paper.
Sampling Techniques in Academic Research - JIBC Tip Sheet
This tip sheet will help you write about your sampling technique for your research paper.
Table of Contents - JIBC Tip Sheet

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More Resources

JIBC Capstone Sample Paper
Professional style APA paper with tips for writing each section of the Capstone paper.

Check out the JIBC Vault where you will find exemplary JIBC student capstone papers and faculty publications.

THE VAULT

How to Write a Research Proposal

Capstone Resources

The Library has a Capstone LibGuide that pulls together some of the top platforms to find research for your Capstone. Use the guide to find academic articles, statistics, government reports, and more.

LAWS-4003 - Capstone