Writing a Research Paper

Turn results into a clear paper: one message, a structure readers expect, honest results and limits, sentences that are easy to read, figures that explain themselves, and a careful finish.

18 video lessons · about 33 min · free to study

1. Watch · module 1Before writing3 lessons

   • One paper, one message2 min
   • Outline from your figures2 min
   • Who is the reader?2 min
   • Practice quiz: Before writing · practice, optional4 min
2. Watch · module 2Structure3 lessons

   • Context, content, conclusion2 min
   • The introduction as a funnel2 min
   • Methods someone can follow2 min
   • Practice quiz: Structure · practice, optional4 min
3. Watch · module 3Results and discussion3 lessons

   • Results say what, discussion says why2 min
   • Limitations, honestly2 min
   • Not overclaiming2 min
   • Practice quiz: Results and discussion · practice, optional4 min
4. Watch · module 4Clear sentences3 lessons

   • Reader expectations2 min
   • One paragraph, one point2 min
   • Cutting words2 min
   • Practice quiz: Clear sentences · practice, optional4 min
5. Watch · module 5Figures and tables3 lessons

   • Ten rules, in short: better figures2 min
   • Captions that stand alone2 min
   • Tables or figures?2 min
   • Practice quiz: Figures and tables · practice, optional4 min
6. Watch · module 6Finishing3 lessons

   • Abstract and title last2 min
   • Revising in passes2 min
   • Using AI tools honestly2 min
   • Practice quiz: Finishing · practice, optional4 min
7. Graded · step 1Hands-on project

   A four-page paper draft. Checked by a reviewer.

8. Graded · step 2Graded test

   20 questions · 30 minutes · 70% to pass · sign in to take it

9. FinishYour certificate

   For members. Joining is free and takes about 3 minutes.