Checklist For Your Research Paper

I Overall structure
____	Title
____	Abstract
____	Introduction	____	Use meaningful names
____	Purpose			       for sections
____	Development
____	Results		____	Use GnuPlot for graphs of data
____	Conclusions
____	Summary
____	References		At least 10 references

____	Appendices		Appendices have commented code,
 			____	   documentation, and sample runs


II ... And Still More Details!
____ 	Title:   Meaningful Title, Author, TJHSST CS Lab, Date
____	Abstract: 
____	     1. What is the problem investigated
____	     2. What approach is used
____	     3. What are the results in general terms

 	Formal Paper  (USE MEANINGFUL HEADINGS FOR
				SECTIONS)	
____   	  Introduction: 
____		1. Acknowledge prior research
____		2. list important issues
____ 		3. Any personal communication with other people?, 
____		4. Fundamental equations
____		5. Appropriate figures
____		6. Relate any prior research to current work

		
____   	  Basic Hypothesis:
____		1. Explain "What" and "Why" of problem in more detail
____		2. Cite literature where appropriate


____      Formulation of Model or Design of Project
____		1. Discuss supporting equations prior to full assembly
____		2. Explain derivation and method of solution
____		3. Briefly discuss new aspects of the research

____      Validation of the Model or Proof of Correctness
____		1. Explain experimental controls
____		2. Compare with theoretical results

___       New Research
____		1. Explain the new aspects of work in more detail
____		2. Explain why the approach was taken
____		3. Emphasize creative an original aspects of work
____		4. Discuss observed results

____      Conclusions
____		1. Describe conclusions drawn from analysis of results
____		2. Discuss plans for future research
____		3. Summarize major points

____   Supporting Evidence
____    	1. Software source code - COMMENTED
____		2. Figures and tables (may be incorporated in text)

___    Acknowledgements:  Formal thanks to those assisting in research

____	Bibliography: List of primary and secondary referencesd