What is the goal of a research paper?

The goal of a research paper is to bring together different views, evidence, and facts about a topic from books, articles, and interviews, then interpret the information into your own writing. It’s about a relationship between you, other writers, and your teacher/audience.

How do you know if something is a research article?

A primary research article reports on an empirical research study conducted by the authors. It is almost always published in a peer-reviewed journal. Includes a section called “method” or “methodology.” This may only appear in the article, not the abstract. Includes a section called “results.”

What are the types of research paper?

Although research paper assignments may vary widely, there are essentially two basic types of research papers. These are argumentative and analytical.

Where can I find original research papers?

You can find original or primary research studies that analyze empirical data by searching in databases in your subject area. Few databases have a checkbox that will limit your search to original or empirical research.

Where can I read research papers for free?

The Top 21 Free Online Journal and Research DatabasesCORE. CORE is a multidisciplinary aggregator of open access research. ScienceOpen. Directory of Open Access Journals. Education Resources Information Center. arXiv e-Print Archive. Social Science Research Network. Public Library of Science. OpenDOAR.