Monograph Features

Is named monograph to a type of writing that is dedicated to a single topic, and etymologically this word comes from the Greek "monkey"Which means one and"graphsWhich means writing.

It corresponds to the exclusive writing for a single topic. Initially a monograph was the chronological or scientific exposition of a single topic, exposing it in such a way that anyone understands it but with the characteristic of being the smallest possible.

Currently the condensation of information has changed towards a more nurturing work, which ends up being extensive.

Thus the characteristics of the monograph went from:

1. Introduction
2. Exposure of the theme
3. Development of the topic
4. Conclusion of the topic (without expressing an opinion)

Currently becoming an extensive topic, which is used mainly at a professional level, and which can be used in the same areas as the classic monograph:

1. Scientific theme
2. General theme
3. Journalistic theme
4. School theme

But adding more precise aspects, widely raising its content and with a different format:

Characteristics of the monograph:

Uses.- The monograph maintains the uses it has had historically as a means of information on a topic, changing from something summarized to a long document with APA references. The uses are as follows:

School.- It is a required document at present to carry out school research work.

Scientific.- In scientific matters it is a document widely used when doing extensive work on a single topic, which is exposed in a clear and orderly way so that it can be read and studied by others professionals.

Journalistic.- Currently it is a somewhat broad way of exposing some journalistic investigations.

general.- This document continues to maintain general use as a means of presenting information on a single topic, even for private use and even business or administrative.

Structure of the monograph:

The current structure of the monograph has changed dramatically, from a simple document to a highly structured document. Now it has a series of required parameters:

Cover page.- In the new conformation, the title page is an obligatory point, and without it it is not considered a monograph, looking more like an essay.

Dedication.- The dedication is now an almost obligatory point, which did not exist in the classic version.

Resume.- This is the point that meets all the characteristics of the classic monograph, being practically an insertion of the classic monograph in the current one.

Index.- It allows to find a part within the text and can increase or decrease depending on the main text.

Introduction.- This part must now be in 300 words and cannot have a greater number of words.

Developing.- It is the exposition of the subject and according to APA rules it must have a minimum of 4000 words and a maximum of 8000, in addition to that you can count on the necessary explanation images although it has been recommended not to place images.

Conclution.- This part has been used as an exposition of what the author thinks or the conclusions reached after finishing the work, in addition to this part it did not exist in the classical monograph.

Sources.- The sources are a substitution of the classical bibliography putting style fonts in place APA, which are a series of data that at the discretion of the APA maintain the copyright. This is an obligatory part, although the work is completely your own, it has been set as a requirement.

Writing process:

The process of writing a monograph is basically the same:

1. Choice of theme
2. Working draft
3. Research and information gathering.
4. Study and management of the subject.
5. Final draft
6. Spell correction
7. Placement of APA sources (replaces the bibliographic review)
8. Preparation and printing of the final work.

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