Generally speaking, the number of words in general journals is about 3,000 words (3-4 pages), while the number of words in core journals is relatively high, about 5,000-6,000 words. An academic paper mainly consists of title, author, abstract, key words, materials, results, conclusions, thanks and references. The number of words to be published varies according to the level of submission.

An academic paper is a scientific record of new scientific research achievements or innovative ideas and knowledge of an academic topic in an experimental, theoretical or predictive way, or a scientific summary of new progress by applying known principles, so as to provide a written document for reading, communicating, discussing or publishing in academic journals or for other purposes. Academic papers can be divided into communicative papers and evaluative papers according to the purpose of writing.

Thesis writing skills

1. Topic Source: A good topic selection is an important factor for the success of the paper. Generally speaking, the topic of a thesis can be selected from reading, current affairs, reality, accumulation, excavation and connection.

2. Preliminary outline: After selecting the topic, try to make an outline. The general program consists of three or four parts. Each first-level title can be divided into second-level title and third-level title.

3. Make a plan: Once you start writing, you should spend some time writing the assigned tasks every day, and don't procrastinate. Before writing a part of the content, we should consult the relevant information of this part of the content to form a whole consciousness, impression and opinion, which is convenient for us to write. In the process of writing, every part should be perfect enough to be published. In this way, if promoted in time, the paper can be completed on time.