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Biology

Basic Research Articles

A basic scientific research article presents original research. This kind of paper follows a typical format:

  1. Introduction: Includes the hypothesis and the literature review
  2. Methods and materials section
  3. Presentation of results
  4. Discussion
  5. Conclusion

A related type of scientific paper is the theoretical paper. In this type of paper, abstract concepts are explored to advance understanding of scientific or natural phenomena. 

Structure of a Scientific Paper (video 1:40)