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As a basis, you first review the theoretical and empirical works in the relevant research field. A methods section is usually omitted in such papers. Your supervisor may request a paragraph on where and how research was conducted; in individual cases, you should ask about this.<\/p>\n

The chapters of the results section are structured according to content logic: In the discussion section, you interpret your results with reference to the research question and reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your approach.<\/p>\n

Finally, you summarize your work, identify implications, and, if applicable, provide an outlook.<\/p>\n

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When you work with literature, it is important that you go beyond the literature and, based on your systematic research, develop independent analyses and draw conclusions. For example, you could derive new research needs from the literature, develop an improved definition, create your own model, or formulate practical recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Other academic papers you will write in Social Science include developing concepts<\/a> as well as empirical papers of qualitative<\/a> or quantitative<\/a> orientation.<\/p>\n

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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Do I have to do independent work for a literature-based paper?<\/h3>\n

Yes! It is important in every academic paper that you go beyond the literature and, based on your systematic research, develop independent analyses and draw conclusions.<\/p>\n

What characterizes a literature-based paper?<\/h3>\n

Working with literature provides an overview of the state of research in a narrowly defined research area and evaluates it to answer the research question. As a basis, you first review the theoretical and empirical works in the research field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Explanation research question independent analysis<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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