Practical Basic Research Writing Manual for College Students

Research has always been a significant and challenging component for students. It is a scholarly activity aimed at advancing knowledge by finding new truths about specific disciplines. Training students in the methods, techniques and systematic management of research should be an integral part of the prevailing culture of research in Higher Education Institutions. This manual in research have been formulated to assist students in going through the rigors of research and in producing a well-organized masterpiece based on empirical and verifiable facts. Publishing research article in a reputable peer-reviewed journal is always been a challenge for the researcher. Different journals have their own manuscript format. In this manual we will adopt the manuscript format of 'IGI-Global Disseminator of Knowledge'. IGI Global, headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a leading international academic publisher committed to facilitating the discovery of pioneering research that enhances and expands the body of knowledge available to the research community. 3