Checklist For Your Research Paper
I Overall structure
____ Title
____ Abstract
____ Introduction ____ Use meaningful names
____ Purpose for sections
____ Development
____ Results ____ Use GnuPlot for graphs of data
____ Conclusions
____ Summary
____ References At least 10 references
____ Appendices Appendices have commented code,
____ documentation, and sample runs
II ... And Still More Details!
____ Title: Meaningful Title, Author, TJHSST CS Lab, Date
____ Abstract:
____ 1. What is the problem investigated
____ 2. What approach is used
____ 3. What are the results in general terms
Formal Paper (USE MEANINGFUL HEADINGS FOR
SECTIONS)
____ Introduction:
____ 1. Acknowledge prior research
____ 2. list important issues
____ 3. Any personal communication with other people?,
____ 4. Fundamental equations
____ 5. Appropriate figures
____ 6. Relate any prior research to current work
____ Basic Hypothesis:
____ 1. Explain "What" and "Why" of problem in more detail
____ 2. Cite literature where appropriate
____ Formulation of Model or Design of Project
____ 1. Discuss supporting equations prior to full assembly
____ 2. Explain derivation and method of solution
____ 3. Briefly discuss new aspects of the research
____ Validation of the Model or Proof of Correctness
____ 1. Explain experimental controls
____ 2. Compare with theoretical results
___ New Research
____ 1. Explain the new aspects of work in more detail
____ 2. Explain why the approach was taken
____ 3. Emphasize creative an original aspects of work
____ 4. Discuss observed results
____ Conclusions
____ 1. Describe conclusions drawn from analysis of results
____ 2. Discuss plans for future research
____ 3. Summarize major points
____ Supporting Evidence
____ 1. Software source code - COMMENTED
____ 2. Figures and tables (may be incorporated in text)
___ Acknowledgements: Formal thanks to those assisting in research
____ Bibliography: List of primary and secondary referencesd