Organizing Your Research Paper
Choose the method that best sits your purpose, topic, and audience.
Text StructureCause and Effect
Chronological Order Classification Compare and Contrast Order of importance Problem and solution Process analysis |
DefinitionExplains why something happened; shows the results
Traces events in time order Sorts topics by categories and analyzes each Shows similarities and differences Details from most to least important or vice versa Defines an issue and presents answers, options Explains "how to" complete a process |