Structure of a
Journal-Style Scientific Paper
Abstract 
Literature cited
Introduction
Results
Materials and methods
Style
Strategy
It tries to synthesize the major aspects of the entire paper in one paragraph.
Key findings
Conclusions
Design and methods
Purpose
A paragraph between 200 or 300 words.
Restate the main ideas of each section of the whole paper
It states the purpose of the investigation and summarizes the rational of the research.
Provide a look of the context
Clear statement of the rationale
Clearity about the subject area
Explain how the study was carried: General structure and organization
Relevant information about the pre-experiment
Purpose: Reader will understand the logical flow of the experiment(s) with use of subheadings.
Use of third person and passive constructions to describe the experiment
Discussion
Function
It must be linked to the introduction in terms of the question and the hypothesis
Approach
Style
To interpret results about the subject of the investigation, and to explain new understandings after taking the results into consideration.
It is not a rearrangement of the introduction
Use the established citing system. E.g. APA
Describe the procedures in sufficient detail that other scientists could repeat your work to verify your findings.
Describe how the data were summarized and analyzed.
Present results,without interpretation, in logical sequence using text and illustrative materials (Tables and Figures).
Present with logical support the problem presented
Important negative results should be reported, too.
Use active voice
Be concise
Do not restate your results
Organize the discussion taking into account the order of the experiments
It is an alphabetical listing of the references cited in your paper