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The Structure of Academic Texts, It is an acronym for introduction,…
The Structure of Academic Texts
The Structure of Paragraphs
Each paragraph should begin with an overarching statement or sentence that introduces the topic the rest of the paragraph then addresses in greater specificity and detail.
The Structure of the Entire Text and of Each Section
Aim
It captures what you intend to achieve with your study.
“to investigate how effective nursing interventions are for smoking cessation”
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M
ethods and Materials
show your reader exactly how you have conducted your research, that is, what you have done to fulfill your aim and answer your research questions.
R
esults
In the results section you should account for your results in an objective manner, without interpreting them
I
ntroduction
The introduction should provide everything the reader needs to know in order to understand your aim as well as why the aim is important
D
iscussion
Discussion is where you interpret your results for your reader.
Research questions
research questions are specific questions that enable you to reach your aim.
“What nursing interventions exist?” “How many patients are still smoke free after one year?”.
Conclusion
In your conclusion you should fulfill your aim and account for what you have found in your study.
The Structure of Sentences
Sentence structure also affects your text and your reader's ability to understand the information you are presenting. What comes first in a sentence often appears more important than what succeeds it.
It is an acronym for introduction, methods and materials, results, and discussion.
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