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Abstract
Not every education paper requires an abstract. However, for longer, more complex papers abstracts are
particularly useful. Often only 100 to 300 words, the abstract generally provides a broad overview and is
never more than a page. It describes the essence, the main theme of the paper. It includes the research
question posed, its significance, the methodology, and the main results or findings. Footnotes or cited
works are never listed in an abstract. Remember to take great care in composing the abstract. It's the
first part of the paper the instructor reads. It must impress with a strong content, good style, and general
aesthetic appeal. Never write it hastily or carelessly.
Limitations of Study
Indicate as soon as possible what you intend to do, and what you are not going to attempt. You may limit
the scope of your paper by any number of factors, for example, time, personnel, gender, age, geographic
location, nationality, and so on.
Methodology
Discuss your research methodology. Did you employ qualitative or quantitative research methods? Did
you administer a questionnaire or interview people? Any field research conducted? How did you collect
data? Did you utilize other libraries or archives? And so on.
Literature Review
The research process uncovers what other writers have written about your topic. Your education paper
should include a discussion or review of what is known about the subject and how that knowledge was
acquired. Once you provide the general and specific context of the existing knowledge, then you yourself
can build on others' research. The guide Writing a Literature Review will be helpful here.