Research Paper VS Review Paper:
Purpose:
In a research paper, author/s intent to conduct and report a detailed, original research study. It present the author’s unique investigation of a specific research question. While in a review paper, author/s intent to critically analyse previously published literature on a specific topic.
Base on?
A research paper is based on original research that has been conducted by the paper’s authors. This is known as primary literature. While a review paper is based on existing published articles; it does not report any original research. This is known as secondary literature.
How is it written?
A research paper reports each step of the study in detail. It also includes a discussion of the possible implications of the results of how the study contributes to existing literature and suggestions for further research. While a review paper identifies and reports commonalities between the results of the chosen studies. With a balance perspective, the authors analyse available information from publishes work & report any problems with or gaps within the existing literature.
How long should it be?
A research paper depends on the word count specified by the journal but word limit usually ranges between 3000 to 6000 words. While for a review paper, it usually ranges between 3000 to 5000 words. In some cases, a longer or relatively short review paper might also be published, depending upon the journal.
