Research and review paper difference
                     WHAT IS THE DI  
FFERENCE  BETWEEN A 
RESEARCH  PAPER AND 
A REVIEW  PAPER?
An Academic presentation by
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, 
Pubrica  Group: www.pubrica.com
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TODAY DISCUSSION
01 Introductio
n
02 Research 
paper
03 Review 
paper
04 The key features of a Research 
paper
05 The Key Features of a Review 
Paper
06 The Differences between 
these  research and review 
papers
I  n brief
Original researchis the foundation of a research 
paper.  Experiments, surveys, interviews, questionnaires, 
and other  types of analysis may be used depending on 
the field or  subject. Still, authors must collect and 
analyse raw data  and perform an original report.
The study and interpretation of this data will be the  
foundation of the research paper. A review article, also 
 known as a review paper, is a piece of writing 
focused on  previously published papers.
It does not include any new studies. In general, 
review  papers summarise the existing literature on a 
subject to  clarify the current state of knowledge on 
the subject .
Introduction
The terms  " review paper "  and  " research paper "  
are not  interchangeable. Both have similar 
characteristics and may  even be related, but  some 
variations exist .
For Example, the research paper is an academic 
writing  style in which the student must respond to 
an important,  systematic, and theoretical level of 
questioning.
Similarly, a review paper allows studentsto 
interpret what  they have learned about the 
subject matter to  demonstrate a thorough 
understanding by writing. For  Example, i t can be 
up to 5,000 words long and come in  various
formats.
Research paper
Regardless of the topic, a research paper has 
a basic  structure: the title page, table of 
contents,  introduction/background information, 
literature review,  methodology, findings, 
discussion, and  conclusions/recommendations. 
Individually these parts  have their own set of 
writing guidelines.
The framework is usually the same regardless of the 
issue  question under investigation.
This form of paper typically necessitates a 
significant  amount of time for study and writing.
contd...
There are several different study forms, each with its own characteristics based on data 
collection  methods, such as interviews, observations, questionnaires, surveys, and experiments.
Dependent on the volume and complication of the problem question, the analysis may take 
anything from  a day to years, depending on the hypothesis and intent of the study.
Review paper
On the other hand, a review paper is used to assess students' awareness after they have 
learned a few  topics. For Example, following the completion of a specific theme, students may be 
asked to compose an  essay, take a test, or complete a task related to that theme.
In addition, students are expected to write review papers to show that they have acquired the 
necessary  knowledge and skills in a particular topic.
cont
d...
A review paper may be written in a critical essay on a current or common topic.
The student or research scholar must provide their point of view on the subject while still 
showing an  accurate and concise understanding of the topic when it is structured in this way.
The article should have some convincing points and proof or data to back them up.
Generally, a review paper is written to demonstrate that a student has studied or gained 
knowledge of a  specific topic.
The review paper is usually handed in at the end of the semester and accounts for a significant 
portion of  the final exam.
The length of a review paper is generally between 3,000 and 5,000 words
General checklist for an integrative 
review
•Does your introduction include the motivation for the review and explain its 
contribution to  the research field?
•Will your review stimulate and guide future work or provide a new way of thinking?
•Are your propositions justified by theory and past empirical findings?
•Are your propositions justified by theory and past empirical findings?
•Have you summarised and synthesised existing Information throughout the text?
•Does the 'added value' permeate the whole text (not just the conclusions)?
•Is the level of detail appropriate, and is the number of examples justified?
•is your review understandable and potentially helpful to people outside the 
immediate  subject area?
The Key features of a Research paper
This type of scholarly writing entails delving into a subject concept to address a 
specific  theoretical question.
A standard text is 5,000 words long, although it is often longer. The student is 
expected to  interpret and thoroughly analyse knowledge on a given subject.
It can be assigned at any time, but most instructors assign it at the start of the semester 
to give  students ample time to collect Information and draft their papers.
This type of paper often includes the compilation of primary data and its subsequent 
analysis.

The Key Features of a Review Paper
A student writes this paper to illustrate their understanding of a specific topic. The 
job is  generally between 3,000 and 5,000 words long.
A chosen topic should be thoroughly investigated, and the writer should express their 
viewpoint  on the subject at hand.
This assignment is typically assigned at the end of the semester and directly impacts 
the final  grade. Scholarly journals, academic works , lab papers, and textbooks 
should be used as  references for the review paper .
Options 
Comment Main Example 
for  Added s (output)
value
• State of knowledge  
Empirica A synthesis of what is already known (and 
• Caps in literature
l   maybe what is not)
• Weaknesses of methodologies 
insights
used
• Overview of dominant methodologies  
An analysis of methods used, and 
Methodologies • used Pros and cons of procedures used 
their  advantages and disadvantages
 
• Opportunities for new methods
• Overview of main theories 
An investigation of different theories used and 
used
Theories  their importance. This might cover the  
• Strengths and weaknesses
implications for the results
• Impact of approaches used on 
results
• Potential for other theories
Options 
Comment Main Example 
for  Added s (output)
value
This can relate to reviews with an empirical, 
Caps in 
 methodological, and theoretical focus —  • Main gaps in the literature Avenues for 
literature  and a 
to  explore omissions and limitations in  future  research
research  
approaches and suggest ways forward
agenda
• Overview of knowledge available for real-
A discussion or synthesis of how helpful the  
Relevance for world  applications Design Guidance 
literature is for real-world applications (policy,  
 real-world  Examples of real-  world cases that are (not) 
planning, etc.) —perhaps with the use of case 
applications underpinned by results  from the literature 
 studies
Comparison between cases or  countries
Provides explicit structure on how dependent  
• The scheme, figure presenting the 
Conceptua and independent variables are related. Can 
conceptual  model  Overview of which 
l  model be  presented preceding or following the 
parts are (not) well-  founded/underpinned 
review  part of a paper
by literature
The Differences between these research and review 
papers
Despite this, there are certain similarities between the two assignments. First, students should 
choose  a subject that picks their interest in each case. They use the same tools, and the paper 
structures can  be pretty similar.
The main distinction between these two types of academic writing is that a research paper can 
be  assigned at any time and does not usually count against a student's final grade. Another 
consideration  for writing teachers is that a research paper often includes a hypothesis, while a 
review paper typically  supports a thesis assertion.
Furthermore, a research paper typically includes a lengthy list of references. On the other hand, 
the  review paper assignment usually is shorter and does not have a conclusion. Another critical 
distinction  between a research paper and a review paper is that a research paper encourages 
students to  participate in problem-solving activities. In contrast, a review paper assesses the 
student's expertise  rather than necessarily solving the problem
Research Review 
paper paper
 I t is usually given at the beginning of the semester It is generally shown at the middle or towards the end of the 
term term
 I t  is aimed at solving a particular problem or It is aimed at checking students' knowledge after some themes 
studied
answer a  hypothesis
I  t usually supports a thesis statement
 I t usually contains a hypothesis
I t significantly influences the final 
 I t does not generally count toward the final 
grade 
grade  It can take months and even years to 
I t has a limited time frame
complete
I t can be in the form of a research 
 I  t cannot be in the form of a review paper
paper  
 I t  cannot be expressed in less than ten pages
I t can be described even on a single 
page
Conclusion
The review and the research paper are types of 
writing  in which the first is based on the 
second. Both are  essential parts of literature 
and writing since they give  readers a better 
understanding of the topic.
Reviews and research papers can be obtained 
from a  variety of outlets. Both are different in 
terms of duration  and material.
These papers must adhere to a set of 
guidelines.  Anyone wishing to join the world 
of writing must  possess strong reading and 
analytical abilities, which  will aid in writing 
the review and research article .
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