How to write a scientific paper?

1. Abstract
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An abstract is a short summary of your scientific paper.

How to write an abstract:

Include a brief summary of your research from scientific journals, your methodology, results and conclusions.
2. Introduction
The introduction for your scientific article should highlight your research articles aims, previous studies, key readings and hypotheses.

How to write an introduction:

Begin by outlining what your research papers aim to show, making reference to many previous scientific journals and publications to form your literature review.

This section should include evidence to support each experiment you plan to run, or each point you plan to make. However, make sure you also include evidence against your predicted findings. Your hypotheses should highlight what you plan to do to prove your theories correct.
3. Methodology
A methodology highlights your scientific procedure.

How to write a methodology:

A methodology should include all apparatus used during the experiment, ethical considerations, scientific procedure (i.e.

what you did during the experiment) and all non-confidential information about participants. For every section you write, include a specific heading. Remember to justify every decision you make.
4. Results
The results section collects all data into one section.

How to write a results section:

For each experiment you run, choose a few key and empirically valid analytical statistics to perform on your raw data. Each piece of statistical analysis must show a key piece of information, and be used to either prove or disprove your selected hypothesis.
5. Discussion
The discussion highlights your opinions on results.

How to write a discussion:

The discussion is arguably where the real work begins for your scientific paper. At this point, you must prepare to analyze what your results section actually tells you. Try and inter-operate your results in relation to what you predicted at the beginning of your scientific paper, and relate this to any previous research you feel is relevant. Explain in simple terms what the results you have found say, what their implications are and whether this goes against scientific trends.

Also in your discussion, you must take the opportunity to discuss any flaws or problems you faced when creating the experiment. Suggest any ways to improve your methodology, or any questions your research has brought up which will need further research.