Vol. 7(3), pp. 15-56, July 2019
DOI: 10.14662/ARJB2019.015
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Review

Under Graduate Scientific Paper (Academic Research Proposal, Research, Senior Seminar and Practical Attachment Report) Writing Guide Lines

 

Chanie Derso M.

 

Wollo University, College of natural Science, Department of Biotechnology. Email: chaniederso@gmail.com

 

Accepted 1 April 2019

 

Abstract

Research is well-organized investigation and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach to new conclusions. Research in all sciences and natural science in particular requires not only the excitement, but also specific knowledge and skills to guide the research process to its rational conclusion. On the time of writing, there are frequent occurrence of persistent challenges experienced by students with regard to; Poorly focused proposal titles resulting in internal inconsistencies, unclear statement of the problem, poor articulation of theoretical framework, lack of precision in presenting the interacting variables through a conceptual framework, incoherent literature review not consistent with study objectives, unclear study design, methodology and choice of methods especially methods of data analysis, unsystematic referencing style etc. Not only with research proposal development, but also there are problems with regards to academic research, senior seminar and practical attachment report writing. These also result poor outcomes for each session. This review paper will be prompted by the need to respond appropriately to students who require to be updated periodically with the necessary, but up-to-date capabilities in writing. Therefore, the objective of this guideline is to enhance knowledge and skills in quality under graduate academic research proposal, research, senior seminar and practical attachment report writing and presentation via with the best practices. To do so, this review paper was prepared from own teaching and research experiences, other model research papers and presentations. This review paper consists definitions, important elements, formats, writing styles, DOs and DON'Ts of writing and presentation. Hence, undergraduate students can get fundamental knowledge and skills for their proposal, research, seminar and other report papers writing and presentation. 

Key Words/Phrases: Academic research proposal, Format, Oral presentation, Research elements, Review, Senior seminar, Writing style  

 

Cite This Article As: Chanie Derso M. (2019). Under Graduate Scientific Paper (Academic Research Proposal, Research, Senior Seminar and Practical Attachment Report) Writing Guide Lines. Acad. Res. J. Biotech. 7(3): 15-56