Title of the Paper

Introduction

General statement about the area of research

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Identify the topic within the general area

widely used, investigated, influential, increase, WHY THIS DESERVE attention?

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General aims of research

what is the purpose?

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Literature review

Information-prominent citation

What has been accepted to be done? What are the theories? Board framework? Definitions?

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Author-prominent citation

Who has done something acceptable? Cite previous studies that are relevant

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Commentary

Summarize, comment

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Establishing a niche and indicating a gap

inadequate, unresolved conflict, extension (while, however, little research)

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Purpose of research

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Research questions

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Value of research

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Overview (optional)

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Methods

Participants

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Instruments

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Data collection procedure

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Data analysis

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Results

Research findings

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Descriptive statistics

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Correlations

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ANOVA

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Graphics and locations of results

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Discussion

Short Conclusion

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Give a possible explanation for the results

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Comparing the results with that of other studies

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Give a possible explanation for the results

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Comparing the results with that of other studies

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Suggesting implications/application of the study

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Limitations of the study

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Recommendations for future research

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Conclusion

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