How to write a research paper in marketing?

By Priya Chetty on November 16, 2011

A research paper in marketing is written basically to deliver a marketing concept. The quality of writing depends entirely on one’s creativity, powers of analysis of the said concept and a dash of organizational skills. This would serve the purpose and opportunity to incorporate and project the marketing concept behind the product.

One should have a good repertoire and writing skills to create it effectively. The basis should be to assemble the proper information and to lay it in the settled format in a suitable manner . This will also include the right proportions to make it presentable to the palate of the avid reader.

A perfect marketing research is generally based on a standardized format and components. The research is normally formulated on the below given standard components:

  • An Abstract to start off with, means a short summary of the entire research. It enlightens the reader with the summarized research on the purpose, methods involved, procedures and approaches, along with results and findings. The ending of it with details on the conclusion and implications of the research.
  • An Introduction, the first impression, is seen as the countenance of the research. The reader is introduced to the concept while giving justifications for the concept’s selection, elaborating specific questions and problems brought up during the research, and defining aims, goals and objectives as well as hypothesis for taking up the said study.
  • Thereafter comes the Literature Review which means published articles and other relevant data on the said topic of the marketing by renowned researchers and qualified scholars.
  • The next important step is the Research Methodology which defines the efforts and methods applied to research during the making of the marketing research. A detailed version of the approaches to the initial stages of research work. This  incorporated with realism and philosophical ideas, as also surveys, case studies and data accessible methods.
  • Ethical and Confidentiality Issues come next in the research related to the making of any research paper. Its basic need is to inform and make aware the respondents of the research. This includes information related to  usage of data collected, methods of conducting surveys, intentions behind it and ways of disclosure of the study.
  • To give an analytic insight to the findings of the research, this component of the research aptly named Research Findings and Implications . This makes up to 1/3rd of the overall length. This also enables the reader to glean through the evaluation of the findings as well as explaining the importance of the research.
  • In succession thereof, comes the Conclusion section which briefly summarizes the research with relevant recommendations. This part is integral to deliver the goals associated with the said research to the marketing concept.
  • Bibliography, a citation style which comes to the end part of the research. It presents a systematic list of references used in the research study.
  • Last of all finally comes the section of Appendices. This include graphics, tables and figures, interviews with observations, synopsis of the surveys along with statistical results.

Thus, one can say that by following the above guidance, one can safely deliver a successful marketing research.

I am a management graduate with specialisation in Marketing and Finance. I have over 12 years' experience in research and analysis. This includes fundamental and applied research in the domains of management and social sciences. I am well versed with academic research principles. Over the years i have developed a mastery in different types of data analysis on different applications like SPSS, Amos, and NVIVO. My expertise lies in inferring the findings and creating actionable strategies based on them. 

Over the past decade I have also built a profile as a researcher on Project Guru's Knowledge Tank division. I have penned over 200 articles that have earned me 400+ citations so far. My Google Scholar profile can be accessed here

I now consult university faculty through Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) on the latest developments in the field of research. I also guide individual researchers on how they can commercialise their inventions or research findings. Other developments im actively involved in at Project Guru include strengthening the "Publish" division as a bridge between industry and academia by bringing together experienced research persons, learners, and practitioners to collaboratively work on a common goal. 

 

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