itsual Research Paper
Overview
A research paper presents a clear question or claim, situates it in existing work, and supports conclusions with evidence and transparent reasoning.
When to Use
- Academic or scientific papers
- Formal research reports
- Literature reviews
- Technical whitepapers with scholarly structure
Common Structure (IMRaD-inspired)
- Title and abstract
- Introduction (problem, motivation, contribution)
- Related work / background
- Methods or approach
- Results / findings
- Discussion
- Conclusion and future work
- References
Principles
- State the contribution early and clearly
- Distinguish evidence from interpretation
- Cite sources accurately and consistently
- Make methods reproducible enough for the context
- Use precise language; avoid overclaiming
- Follow the target venue’s style and structure when applicable
Verification
- Research question or claim is explicit
- Related work is fairly represented
- Conclusions are supported by the presented evidence
- Citations and structure meet expected standards