14.4 Structure

1. Introduction

Contains your research question, introduces the main terminology and provides an overview of your paper. Almost all important information should already show up here, including the most important results.

2. Main part

Your are free to create any number of subsections you think are necessary. A good rule of thumb: 3-3-3. Have 3 main sections each containing 3 paragraph with each three relevant arguments. In 2.1 you typically define and discuss terminology and concepts with the help of literature references, 2.2 is for explaining your methodology and 2.3 is for the analysis.

3. Conclusion

The little brother of the introduction. Should sum up everything, argue whether the research question was answered, hypotheses supported or rejected; and consider drawbacks of your method and potential for further study.