The introduction should state clearly the problem being studied, its scientific context and/or theoretical background, and the hypothesis or hypotheses being tested. You may be required to include a literature review on the topic.

The section on method should contain enough information for the study to be replicated. This section should have two or three parts (depending on the topic), typically concentrating on:

Protocols, questionnaires or sample survey forms may be included as appendices.

The section reporting the results should be a factual and concise summary of observations, measurements and statistical tests, as appropriate. It would normally include tables and/or figures. There should be sufficient data to support the evaluation and interpretation provided in the discussion section. Note that the results section should be purely descriptive and not include any discussion or conclusions.

The discussion section should provide an evaluation and interpretation of the data reported in the results section. New data should not be introduced here. Indicate whether your data supports the hypothesis, and relate your findings to those of previous studies (probably noted in the introduction section). Note any flaws or special features of your study that may have influenced your findings; if you cannot explain your findings, say so. Draw conclusions and, if appropriate, make recommendations, including recommendations for further research. Conclusions and recommendations may be listed here or in a separate section.