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How to write an article in the IMRaD format: A section-by-section writing guide

R Voice

With expert advice, handy tips, and actual examples, this course will ensure you have everything you need to write a great research paper.

5 hours

English

Video

5 modules

Online, On-demand learning

Access on any device

What you learn

  • ✔ Learn how you can organize your ideas and structure your research paper in the best possible manner using the IMRaD structure.
  • ✔ Understand when you should write the Methods section, how you should organize your information, what details you should include and some common mistakes you should should avoid while writing this section.
  • ✔ Learm how to avoid common pitfalls and write an engaging introduction.
  • ✔ Learn how you can interpret your findings and showcase the impact of your study effectively in the Discussion section.
  • ✔ Get some practical tips and effective strategies to create an engaging title and an informative abstract for your paper.
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    • Description

    Writing a research paper is a challenging task for most researchers, especially if you are just starting out in the world of academia. How should you structure your paper? What do you include in each section of the manuscript? Which section should you write first? If writing a research paper is your goal, and you are not sure about how exactly to go about it, this course is for you. This course takes a handholding approach and explains the IMRaD structure before providing detailed step-by-step guidance on how to write each section of the manuscript.. It explains the essential elements that go into each section and shares samples from actual research papers to show what you should and should not do when writing a research paper.


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    Preview course

    LECTURE 1 | Video

    Webinar 1: Understanding the IMRaD structure

    60 mins

    LECTURE 2 | Video

    Webinar 2: Mastering the Methods Section

    60 mins

    LECTURE 3 | Video

    Webinar 3: Writing the Results and Discussions section

    60 mins

    LECTURE 4 | Video

    Webinar 4: Making an impact with your introduction

    60 mins

    LECTURE 5 | Video

    Webinar 5: The title & abstract: Your research in a nutshell

    60 mins

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