How Do You Write A Medical Research Paper?
• Decide on your topic. You probably have a general idea of what you want to write about. Narrow that down to a specific focus by doing an initial survey of the research available. Find background information about your topic and identify potential sources that you can use. Ask your professor for feedback and suggestions. • Determine what kind of research paper you are going to write. The format of your paper depends heavily on what type of paper you want to write. It also affects the type of research you use. • Quantitative studies consist of original research performed by the writer. These research papers will need to include sections like Hypothesis (or Research Question), Previous Findings, Method, Limitations, Results, Discussion, and Application. • Synthesis papers review the research already published and analyze it. It finds weaknesses and strengths in the research, applies it to a specific situation, and then indicates a direction for future research. • Complete your research
