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Research Paper Issues

Research Paper Issues. Neil E. Cotter. ECE Department University of Utah. Referring to Papers. Mention titles and authors as needed, even in Abstract Avoid saying “this paper”, (which paper is it?) Use authors’ names to refer to article: “Jones, et al. derive...” for example.

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Research Paper Issues

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  1. Research Paper Issues Neil E. Cotter ECE Department University of Utah

  2. Referring to Papers • Mention titles and authors as needed, even in Abstract • Avoid saying “this paper”, (which paper is it?) • Use authors’ names to refer to article: “Jones, et al. derive...” for example

  3. Citations • Citation #’s appear in order: [1], [2], [3] • One article has only one citation # • Citation mandatory for borrowed Figs. Fig. 1. Diagram ..., (from [1]) • No URL in citation of journal or book • Journal names in italics

  4. IEEE Format • No cover page • 4 pages max • Use 1.5-spaced IEEE template • Pay attention to details of typesetting

  5. Define Terms • Define all acronyms • Explain what terms mean • Create context: explain the higher- level idea first • Use “the ___” only after introducing what “a ___” is • Avoid using “this” or “they” by themselves— add a word or two, such as “this GPS unit”

  6. Be Specific • Eliminate fluff • Give numerical results wherever possible • State results in Abstract; Tell story in Intro • Avoid using “this” or “they” by themselves— add a word or two, such as “this GPS unit”

  7. Ethics • Place discussion before Conclusion • Think about real impact of device on world • Refer to IEEE Ethics Code (citation and short quotes) • Discuss pros and cons of device • Your writing must be ethical: plagiarism = E

  8. Miscellaneous • Use commas • Use a comma before “which” • Avoid casual language • Avoid “no” words (negativity) • Discuss papers sequentially (not jumping back and forth)

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