IMRaD Reports and Research Papers Differences

     There are a few ways IMRaD reports are different from argument based research papers including the data found, the argument, and the opposing arguments. The data found within IMRaD reports is conducted by the author whereas the data in a research paper id found from outside sources. The IMRaD data is research found by the author creating an experiment, poll, or observation. The data in a research paper is found from others' experiments, polls, or observations. Research paper data is then compiled into one document to create a valid argument favoring one side of an issue.
     The argument in an IMRaD report is based off of the research that the author conducted. The research in argumentative research papers is composed of multiple sources' findings. The argument of an IMRaD report is entirely factual and is purely based on data. On the other hand, the argument of a research paper uses data and statistics but is also dependent on the opinion of the author.
     IMRaD reports do not typically have opposing arguments and if they do they are not included in the report. However, research papers often have and include opposing arguments and use it to promote their opinion. Due to the use of factual evidence in IMRaD reports they do not have arguments to go against them. IMRaD reports are also not based on opinion but only on what the author found in their research.

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