How to Write Research Paper

How to Write Research Paper By Dr. M. Azhar Saleem

Brief Methodology

1. Gather all previous research papers and testing data (excel graphs and pictures) in one folder
2. Select all the pictures to be included
3. Prepare and select all the graphs to be included
4. Prepare all the tables to be included
5. Draft the outline
6. Review and highlight papers of good journals
7. Write introduction and literature review combined
8. Fill in all the headings of outline one by one
9. Write conclusions with fresh mind
10. Write abstract in the very end

Outline and Distribution of Pages

1. Abstract: 1 Page
2. Introduction + Literature Review: 2-3 pages
3. Experimental Work: 3 pages
4. Result and Discussion: 5 pages
5. Conclusions: 1-1.5 pages
6. Acknowledgement: 1 paragraph
   1. Text up to Acknowledgements = 13-14 pages
7. References
8. List of Tables
9. List of Figures
10. Tables = 3-4 pages
11. Graphs + Pictures = 10-11 pages

Formatting

1. Times New Roman, 12 Size
2. Single Column
3. Double Spaced
4. 1″ margin on all sides
5. Display line numbers

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By Dr. M. Azhar Saleem
Director Bridge Engineering Lab,
Department of Civil Engineering
U.E.T Lahore

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