Lecture Introduction into the course. Types of research papers. Introduction

2. Persuasive/Argumentative Research Paper
Describe the problem from two view points → Propose pros and cons → Give preference to one

This research paper is aimed to get the reader to the side of your point of view. Unlike an analytical research paper, this kind is more emotional, but still should be supported with logical facts and statistical data. Usually a researcher describes the object or event from two opposite viewpoints, analyzing pros and cons. It is expected that the researcher will give preference to a certain opinion: for or against, better or worse, etc.
Along with these two types, there are other kinds of research paper types, such as: cause and effect, experimental, survey, problem-solution, and report types.
Cause and Effect Research Paper
Describe situation → Present causes/effects → Draw a conclusion

This paper is usually assigned to freshmen both in high school and college. It’s aimed to teach students to write research papers. This usually includes a thorough study of a researched topic, organization of the writing process, learning how to apply certain styles to text, and citations and references.
Simply, a cause and effect paper answers two main questions: “Why?” and “What?” which reflect effects and causes. It is not applicable to mix several causes and effects, as it may lose the main focus.
In further studies like business and education, cause and effect research papers will help with tracing a relationship of probable results from particular actions.
Experimental Research Paper
Conduct the experiment → Share useful experience → Provide data and sum up

Describe a particular experimental case in detail. It is commonly written for biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and sociology. Experiments are aimed to explain some causation or predict a phenomenon with certain actions. In this paper you need to describe your experiment with supporting data and an analysis of the experiment.