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Types of research papers

There are multiple different types of research papers. It is


important to know which type of research paper is required
for your assignment, as each type of research paper requires
different preparation. Below is a list of the most common
types of research papers.
➡️ Read more: What is a research paper?

Analytical research paper

In an analytical research paper you:


 pose a question

 collect relevant data from other researchers

 analyze their different viewpoints

You focus on the findings and conclusions of other


researchers and then make a personal conclusion about the
topic. It is important to stay neutral and not show your own
negative or positive position on the matter.
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Argumentative or persuasive paper


The argumentative paper presents two sides of a
controversial issue in one paper. It is aimed at getting the
reader on the side of your point of view.
You should include and cite findings and arguments of
different researchers on both sides of the issue, but then
favor one side over the other and try to persuade the reader
of your side. Your arguments should not be too emotional
though, they still need to be supported with logical facts and
statistical data.
Tip: Avoid expressing too much emotion in a persuasive
paper.

Definition paper

The definition paper solely describes facts or objective


arguments without using any personal emotion or opinion of
the author. Its only purpose is to provide information. You
should include facts from a variety of sources, but leave
those facts unanalyzed.

Compare and contrast paper

Compare and contrast papers are used to analyze the


difference between two:
 viewpoints
 authors

 subjects

 stories

Make sure to sufficiently describe both sides in the paper,


and then move on to comparing and contrasting both thesis
and supporting one.

Cause and effect paper


Cause and effect papers are usually the first types of
research papers that high school and college students write.
They trace probable or expected results from a specific
action and answer the main questions "Why?" and "What?",
which reflect effects and causes.
In business and education fields, cause and effect papers will
help trace a range of results that could arise from a particular
action or situation.

Interpretative paper

An interpretative paper requires you to use knowledge that


you have gained from a particular case study, for example a
legal situation in law studies. You need to write the paper
based on an established theoretical framework and use valid
supporting data to back up your statement and conclusion.

Experimental research paper

This type of research paper basically describes a particular


experiment in detail. It is common in fields like:
 biology

 chemistry
 physics
Experiments are aimed to explain a certain outcome or
phenomenon with certain actions. You need to describe your
experiment with supporting data and then analyze it
sufficiently.

Survey research paper

This research paper demands the conduction of a survey that


includes asking questions to respondents. The conductor of
the survey then collects all the information from the survey
and analyzes it to present it in the research paper.

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