What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a detailed outline as a tool For writing a research paper? (Question 1)

        The advantages of writing a detailed outline are that it keeps you organized, focused, reduces the chances of writer block, helps to ensure proper coherence and makes sure you accomplish your tasks according to deadlines. The disadvantages are that it is time taking and if it is not kept flexible it can lead to challenges when doing the research.

b. What  other  tools  or  techniques  might  be  useful  in  developing  a  well written

Research paper?

        In order to ensure that you come up with a well written research paper you should choose an interesting topic, make an outline/schedule, and search papers from reputable sources, chose recent papers to work with, come up with a precise thesis statement and keep a good check on plagiarism.

c. What  are  the  most  important  considerations  that  must  be  addressed  in  a research  paper?

        The most important considerations should be that a proper format is followed. There needs to be a proper introduction, statement of the problem, limitations of study, discussion of methodology used and then the main body. The conclusion should be based on the results that have been derived.

D. What  do  reviewers  (and  the  scientific  community  in  general)  expect  to  see  included  in  any  given  well done  research  manuscript.

        The reviewers and the scientific community want to see a well written research paper. It needs to be original piece of work with proper rationale. There should be no flaws in methodology and the researcher needs to know the reason to why a specific outcome from a research came so that it is supported with evidence.