Scientific Research Format (IMRAD)

Way of acknowledging the source of information used in the paper thus avoiding plagiarism

APA format recommends less than 12 words and to avoid using unnecessary information and abbreviations

The reference guide Publication Manual of the APA contains recommendations on how to format papers, how to cite sources, and how research should be structured.

List the sources used primarily and secondarily in the study which are also directly stated in the papers

Summarizes the significant points of the study and conveys the implications of the study

Explain the significance of findings; describe how it relates and supports the hypotheses; and discuss limitations of the study.

Presents the outcome of the experimentation using tables and charts

Describes the protocol followed in the conduct of the research actual experimentation

This provides research question, background information on the research at hand, and explain the study's significance.

The section of the research paper serves to introduce author’s ideas;

briefly summarize the research conducted; and define any abbreviations and terminology used.