Research Paper Structure Guide
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TITLE (Times New Roman 12, Arial 11)
How to List the Names of the Authors:
Last Name (space) Initial of the Name in uppercase followed by a period (.) and a semicolon (;)
to place the following author's name. (Times New Roman 10)
Example:
Arana C.; Cáceres D.; López B,; Herrera M.; Ruiz E.
Place of publication
Catholic University of Santa María,
Summary: (Times New Roman 10, Single Space, Italics)
Important part of the research document (paper) also known as the abstract that summarizes
briefly outline the main characteristics of the work done, indicating that it was completed and the main aspects
results obtained.
It should mainly answer the main questions:
1. What has been done? Here the work done is explained.
2. For what? The main objective of the work is explained.
3. What was analyzed or studied? A brief explanation of the subject of study or analysis is provided.
4. What was used / utilized? The materials, equipment, etc. used are briefly indicated.
5. Previous results. The main results achieved are briefly summarized.
Keywords:
These are the words that characterize the process used during the development of the research.
Heat transfer, refrigeration, phase change, thermal storage.
1. Introduction (Times New Roman 10, Space 1.15 or 1.5)
Describe the framework of action for the research and defines the basic concepts of the project.
in addition to summarizing the processes that will be used as well as some general characteristics of the
research.
You must include:
Introduction to the Issues that Lead to the Development of this Research.
- Definitions (bibliographic references)
Additional information deemed necessary to explain the development of this research.
2. Experimental Model
This section describes how the experimental apparatus was developed, containing images of the
the same for better understanding. It will contain a description of the model, which can be divided into
sections if deemed necessary. It also concisely indicates the devices as well as the
equipment used for its instrumentation and subsequent data measurement.
It must contain:
Model description
Representative figures of the model
In case of division of the model into sections, these must be described indicating what they consist of.
composed and what their objectives were during the research. If necessary, they must
add figures or graphs showing details specific to each section.
3. Experimental Procedure
This section describes the procedure used for conducting the experimental tests, it is a
account of all the steps taken by the group of experimentalists to conduct the tests
necessary and are part of the research.
It must contain:
Any prior step
Details of the start of each experimental test
Description of the process (procedure)
Include bibliographic references if based on the work of other researchers.
4. Results and Discussion
It contains a description of the main results obtained in the experimental tests,
which can also be corroborated by other research with prior citation of bibliographic sources.
Must contain:
Description of the results
Representative graphs of each result (units)
5. Conclusiones
It contains the final conclusions of the research, which are concise and clear.
Must contain:
Description of the conclusions with precision
Main discoveries and/or findings
6. Recommendations
Contains the details and/or observations for this research to be improved or utilized
for future work related to the developed topic.
7. Bibliographic References
It contains the bibliographic materials listed that were used as a basis to develop
The research must be presented following the rules for citing bibliography.
8. Disclaimer
This section mentions those responsible for the research.