👉 Research format refers to the structured way in which scholarly information is presented, organized, and documented to ensure clarity, credibility, and consistency across academic writing. It typically includes an introduction that outlines the research question or objective, followed by a literature review that synthesizes existing knowledge; methodology, detailing the methods used to collect and analyze data; results, presenting findings in a clear and objective manner; discussion, interpreting the results in context with existing literature; and conclusion, summarizing key points and implications. Formatting varies by discipline but generally adheres to guidelines such as APA, MLA, or Chicago styles, which dictate elements like citation styles, headings, font types, margins, and page numbers, ensuring that research is presented in a way that is both academically rigorous and accessible to readers.
