General Structure for a Physics Paper

[Insidium]

So i need to write a IB Extended Essay in physics. I have a research question already but am having trouble when it comes to writing it, I’ve looked at some example papers but all their layouts seem to be unintuitive. The essay should be around 3,800 words, the lab reports we usually write are meant to be around 1,000. The layout I use for those is as follows: Introduction/Purpose, Theory, Method, Data collection/Processing and then Conclusion. What things do I need to include in a paper of this size?

 

[R.Mesri]

In an extended essay in physics, you should include an introduction that outlines the research question and a brief overview of why it is important. You should also include a brief description of the relevant background literature and any assumptions made in forming your hypothesis. After this, you should provide a detailed explanation of the experimental setup and procedure, as well as the data collection and processing methods. You should then include a discussion section which covers the results of the experiment, exploring how they relate to the research question. This section should also include a critical analysis of any limitations or sources of bias in the experiment. Finally, the conclusion should summarise the main findings and offer any suggestions for future work. It should also explain the implications of the results for the research question and any wider implications. Throughout the essay, you should ensure that all sources are properly cited and credited.