Classification according to research methods and purposes:
Experimental academic papers: This kind of paper takes the experiment itself as the research object, or takes the experiment as the main research means to obtain scientific research results. According to the experimental means and purposes, it can be divided into experimental instruments and equipment, experimental devices or product promotion and application, and new product development.
Theoretical academic papers: These papers mainly discuss, analyze, revise or perfect the existing theories or hypotheses, put forward new theories or hypotheses, or make academic comments on the general views in a certain field.
According to the content and structure of the paper:
Forward-looking articles: These articles are usually academic comments on basic concepts or general viewpoints in this field, presented in the form of argumentative articles, including opinion articles and review articles.
Research paper: This kind of paper usually makes in-depth research on a specific problem, puts forward new theories or methods, and carries out experimental verification or data analysis to draw new conclusions or suggestions.
Technical paper: This kind of paper usually introduces and discusses a certain technology in detail, including technical principle, application scope, implementation method, etc.
Summative paper: This kind of paper usually introduces and summarizes the research status in a certain field, analyzes and evaluates the existing research results, and points out the shortcomings and future research direction.
The above are just common types of papers, but there are actually many other classification methods. In the process of writing, we can choose the appropriate paper type according to the actual needs and the requirements of the instructor.