In short, although conformity is important, there are
multiple models of an effective paper. It is best to follow
the structure of a published article that is similar to your
study in terms of the type of research question addressed,
the analysis technique used, and (if empirical) the data
analyzed. However, it is important to keep in mind that
there is no one template that serves everyone’s needs,
and within the general form, it is important to find one’s
unique voice. The remainder of this article walks
through the elements of a paper.