The research notes are a communication tool used to publicize the findings and results of research projects.
They are usually texts with an extension of two to four pages or between 3,000 and 4,000 words, are considered small preliminary studies.
The research notes are used both for scientific projects and for those technological and educational, trying to make known the process followed in the investigative process.
The research notes should include all the relevant aspects of the same but with less depth and detail.
Structure of a research note
The structure of a research note aims to help find the information in a simple way, also help the author to structure the ideas and what is sought to communicate.
Generally, they have the following structure:
Title
It should be attractive and short
Synopsis
Defines the problem and the advantages of the author's arguments
Introduction
Preamble to the subject, its purpose and research area.
Methodology
It provides the necessary information so that the research can be replicated.
Results
It shows the results and compares them with other research papers.
conclusion
It shows the most outstanding results, consequences and limitations of the investigative work.
References
List of documents and works consulted to carry out the research note.
Editing Research Notes
The issue of a research note is the responsibility of the author, who must follow the following format:
1.- Title of the work.
2.- Name of the author or authors
3.- Identification of the Institution of origin (if applicable).
3.- Content of the work.
Presentation of the information in the research notes
It is very important to present the information and develop the ideas and arguments coherently so that a research note is carried out correctly.
This should include an introduction of the subject to be narrated or of the problem raised, likewise, it must present evidence related to the main idea of the research; these can include tables, images and graphics.
Then follows the argument and discussion of the subject of study, which includes the personal opinion of the author based on his personal experience and what he has observed.
Tips for making a research note
1- Choose a topic of interest
To ensure and maintain enthusiasm throughout the completion of the research note, since much information must be reviewed and extensive research and experimentation must be done.
2-Realism
Choose an investigation based on the author's strengths and abilities and the resources that are available to carry it out.
3- Methodology to follow
The method that best suits the nature of the research should be chosen.
4- Create a preliminary schema
In making a preliminary scheme, thoughts and ideas are sorted.
5- Purpose of the research note
It is important to know the objective beforehand, it can be done by formulating a question, a thesis presentation or a hypothesis statement.
6- Follow the rules of writing and presentation of written works
References
- Fernández Camacho Eduardo (2012) How to write an article for a magazine: an editor's point of view. Granada, ES: EC 3metrics.
- Zemach Dorothy (2011). Writing Research Paper: from Essay to Research Paper. New York, USA: Macmillan Publishers.
- Cegarra Sánchez, José (2004) Methodology of scientific and technological research. Madrid, ES: Ediciones Díaz de Santos
- Glasman-Deal Hilary (2010) Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English. London, UK: Imperial College.