Research Paper Format (In Cornell Note Format)

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Research PaperFormat(In Cornell Note Format)
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Experimental Process

1. Introduction What is the problem?
2. Materials and Methods/Procedure How did I solve
   the problem?
3. Results What did I find out?
4. Discussion/Conclusion What did it mean?
5. References Where did I get my information?

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Introduction

1. Broad statements giving background information
2. Set the stage for the experiment
3. Why is this interesting?
4. Objectives of experiment (problem)
5. State your hypothesis clearly

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Materials and Methods/Procedures

1. Summarize procedure and materials used
2. Make it clear enough for someone else to
   duplicate your experiment
3. Smallest portion of paper
4. No results stated here!

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Results

1. Describe the results of the experiment
2. Explain the results without interpreting your
   findings
3. Figures and tables may be used here

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Discussion/Conclusion

1. Interpret results of experiment and draw a
   conclusion
2. Evaluate your findings of the experiment
3. No personal statements (e.g. I found)

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References

• All outside resources contributing to the study
• Typically, you may only reference primary
  literature (Internet and textbooks are NOT
  primary literature)
• Name of Author (last name then 1st initial) Date
  published Name of article Name of publication
• Example Below
• Mair, T.S. 1999. Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic.
  Assessment of bilateral infraorbital nerve
  blockade and bilateral infraorbital neurectomy in
  the investigation and treatment of idiopathic
  headshaking. Equine Veterinary Journal.