This week we watched some experimental animation short films in class, and did some homework on the graduation thesis after class. We found that bibliography has a format that requires special attention, and what should be done in discussion.
After class, I sorted out the paper format again.
- Title Page: The title page includes the title of the paper, the name of the author, the name of the supervisor, the name of the school, the college or department, the date of submission of the paper and other information.
- Abstract: The abstract is a concise summary of the content of the paper, usually including research questions, methods, main results and conclusions. It is usually placed at the beginning of the paper to help readers quickly understand the content of the paper.
- Keywords (refer to undergraduate thesis for details)
- Table of Contents: The table of contents lists the titles and corresponding page numbers of each chapter and sub-chapter in the paper to facilitate readers to find specific content.
- Introduction: The introduction introduces the research background, research questions, research purpose and methods, and provides readers with the context for entering the paper.
- Literature Review: The literature review reviews the research literature in related fields and discusses the important findings and perspectives of previous research to support the theoretical framework of the research.
- Methodology: The method section describes the design and methods of the study, including details such as data collection methods, sample selection, and experimental design.
- Themed topic chapters (this is within the scope of the format)
This will form the main part of the discussion and the number of topics /chapters will vary. Main chapter headings should be clearly labeled e.g., Chapter 1. Contexts in Animated Documentary.
Chapter subtitles should be labeled as e.g., 1.1 Enactment and Re-enactment of Documentary, 1.2 Interview and Animated Documentary - Results: The results section presents the main data, graphs and experimental results of the study, usually in a clear way to support the answer to the research question.
- Discussion: The discussion section explains the meaning of the research results, compares it with the literature review, analyzes the limitations of the research, and puts forward suggestions for further research.
The “Discussion” section usually follows the “Results” section in the main body of an academic paper to explain and provide in-depth analysis of the research results. It is a key component in academic papers and usually appears after the following sections: Results (Results): The main data and experimental results of the research are presented in the “Results” section.
Discussion: Following the “Results” section, conduct an in-depth analysis and explanation of the research results, compare them with the literature review, and propose possible future research directions, etc. - Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the entire paper, emphasizing the main findings and the importance of the research, as well as possible practical applications.
- References: The References section lists details of all documents cited in the paper, formatted according to a specific citation style (such as APA, MLA, or Chicago).
——Bibliography (belongs to references)
List books that you have consulted but not cited. Arrange your references alphabetically by author surname. You may also require a filmography
“bibliography” is usually included in the bibliography section, also known as the “References” section. In this section, you need to list details of all sources such as books, journal articles, newspaper articles, academic papers, web pages, etc. cited in your paper.
Typically, the references section is formatted according to a specific citation style (such as APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.). (This requires special attention when writing) Each citation usually includes the author’s name, publication year, document title, publication information, etc. The purpose of this section is to make it easy for readers to find the sources you cited in your paper to verify the information and ideas in your paper.
Therefore, in UK papers, the term “bibliography” is often used as an equivalent to the “References” section or the “Bibliography” section, and is used to refer to the list of all cited sources you have included in your paper. Be sure to follow the specific formatting requirements of your school or discipline to create this section.
- Appendices: Appendices are sections used to contain additional information, such as original data, supplementary materials, charts, tables, or other information. It is usually attached after the main text.
- Acknowledgments: The acknowledgments section is used to thank those individuals or institutions that provided help and support during the research process.