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Lesson 3:

The Scientific
Literature
In writing a scientific paper, IMRaD
format is mostly followed because it
highlights essential and concise parts of
the scientific paper. The acronym
IMRaD stands for
“I” INTRODUCTION, “M” MATERIALS
AND METHODS, “R” RESULTS and
“D” DISCUSSION.
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Steps in Writing the Review of Related
Literature:
1. Identify the key words in your study. Use these
keywords to search for related scientific
articles.
2. Consider websites that are legitimate and non-
predatory.
3. Use the APA (American Psychological
Association) format for in-text/ parenthetical
citation and bibliographical citation.
3
Steps in Writing the Review of Related
Literature:
4. Always paraphrase related literature included in your study
and cite resources properly. Review guidelines to avoid
committing plagiarism.
5. Use current related literature and study dependent on the
research development in the field.
6. In the development of your Capstone Project, you need
related studies that will support your endeavour in
elucidating the step-by-step process of a scientific study.
Also, related studies may either support the findings or
contradict it.
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IMRaD sections that require literature review:
IMRaD Expected literature for citation Example

INTRODUCTION

• Current state of the • At least two relevant findings in • The only way to protect oneself
field the current field of study against pathogens is establishing a
strong immune system.

• Current practices in • At most, two conceptual • Immuno-boosting requires intake of


addressing the literatures to describe the antioxidant such as Vitamin C.
issue scientific concept • Vitamin C comes from fruits
• At least two related studies to
support the claim
• Research gap • At most, three related studies to • Fruits are the common sources of
establish that such area was not Vitamin C, however, it’s expensive
fully investigated and not always available.

• Contribution of the • At least one study to support that • Other plant species can be potential
current study such sources or samples can sources of Vitamin C.
5 potentially be tapped.
- END -
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SEATWORK: ¼ SHEET OF PAPER

Reflection:
As a young researcher, what
challenges do you usually encounter
in doing the literature review?

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