HOW TO WRITE AN ACADEMIC PAPER

Abstract

This paper presents the guidelines to be followed while writing an academic paper (both Empirical and concept). The paper ends with a compitation of learning resourcs on academic writing. Publishing is essential in this day and age. The bulk of academic publishing today is done in journals. It can look like a duty, but it usually makes a contribution to the body of knowledge in our field, and sometimes outside it 

 makes ourselves known to our fellow scholars
 is essential for career progression
 has wider readership even in this digital world

Two broad categories of papers in humanities and social sciences are Empirical and Conceptual papers. They adopt different approaches but have the same starting point: An idea, usually arising from research we are doing or have done. In both formats, you must cite all your sources in your text and give the reference at the end.