Research about DRIDEX Botnet
Research Writing Guidelines
General Formatting Guidelines
Your paper should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. APA recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
Citation and Referencing
There are two parts to referencing: the citations within the text of your paper and the reference list at the end of your paper. Learn citation from following source: http://libguides.murdoch.edu.au/APA/text
Referencing is explained with examples in the end of this document.
Abstract
The word “Abstract” should be centered and typed in 12 point Times New Roman. Do not indent the first line of the abstract paragraph. All other Paragraphs in the paper should be indented.
The abstract is a brief summary of the paper, allowing readers to quickly review the main points and purpose of the paper. The abstract should be between 150-250 words.
Research Title
The title should be centered on the page, typed in 12- point Times New Roman Font. It should not be bolded, underlined, or italicized.
The introduction presents the problem that the paper addresses. The Introduction should contain your thesis statement (description of thesis statement is given in next paragraph) as well as the purpose of your study. You may include here the reason why you chose the particular topic or simply the significance of your research paper's topic. You may also state what type of approach it is that you'll be using in your paper for the entire discussion of your topic. Generally, your introduction should state briefly all the major points of your topic your readers will be reading about.
A thesis statement is a sentence that states what you want your paper to show, what you want to convince your readers after having read your thesis. This is the foundation of the entire work and informs the reader exactly what you wish to achieve with the paper, what you wish to prove or disapprove.
Literature Review
The aim of a literature review is to show your reader (your tutor) that you have read, and have a good grasp of, the main published work concerning a particular topic or question in your field.
It is very important to note that your review should not be simply a description of what others have published in the form of a set of summaries, but should take the form of a critical discussion, showing insight and an awareness of differing arguments, theories and approaches. It should be a synthesis and analysis of the relevant published work, linked at all times to your own purpose and rationale.
The literature review should:
compare and contrast different authors' views on an issue
group authors who draw similar conclusions
show how your study relates to the literature in general
conclude by summarizing what the literature says
The purposes of the review are:
to define and limit the problem you are working on
to avoid unnecessary duplication
to relate your findings to previous knowledge and suggest further research
Discussion
Because all research has its limitations, it is important to discuss the limitations of articles under examination. Your opinion about this whole research.
Conclusion and Future Study
The conclusion restates the problem the paper addresses and can offer areas for further research. Reflect with the introduction.
References
References will start from a new page and will be written in APA style.
Reference electronic document (no author)
Title: Subtitle (Edition). Publisher. Retrieved from Source or supplier information: internet address
About AKE Academics. Retrieved from: http://ake.edu.ie/index.php/academics/about-ake-academics
Reference E-book
Eckes, T. (2000). The developmental social psychology of gender. Retrieved from netLibrary: http://www.netlibrary.com
Reference book by single author
Author, A. (Year). Title of work: Subtitle (edition.). (Volume(s).). Place of publication: Publisher.
Matthews, J. (1999). The art of childhood and adolescence: The construction of meaning. London, England: Falmer Press.
Reference book by two authors
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of work: Subtitle (edition.). (Volume(s).). Place of publication: Publisher.
Colclough, B., & Colclough, J. (1999). A challenge to change. London, England: Thorsons.
Reference book by three to seven authors
Rosenthal, R., Rosnow, R. L., & Rubin, D. B. (2000). Contrasts and effect sizes in behavioral research: A correlational approach. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press.
Reference book by eight or more authors
When authors number eight or more, include the first six authors' names, then insert three ellipses and follow with the final author's name.
Reference online image
Artist or Creator, A. (Year). Title: Subtitle [medium (if appropriate)]. Place: Publisher. Retrieved from internet address
Heimans, R. (1996). Gloves Off (Tom Uren) [oil paint on canvas]. Canberra: National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved from http://www.portrait.gov.au/portraits/2000.36/gloves-off-tom-uren
