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How to Choose the Best Journal Title For your Manuscript

Catch your reader’s attention and give your writing impact with these power verbs.

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100+Strong Verbs That Will Make Your Research Writing Amazing

The title is the first thing editors and researchers see. Follow these tips to craft a fitting and effective title.

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The Parts Of A Research Paper : IMRD

Knowing which information to put in which section is essential to writing a strong research paper. Learn about these parts in this short video.

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The Results section of a scientific research paper represents the core findings of a study derived from the methods applied to gather and analyze information. This article details how to construct and compose and effective Results section.

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Topic: How to Write a Strong Paper Introduction Instructor: Kevin J. Heintz (MA English), Wordvice Senior Editor Wordvice Senior Editor Kevin J. Heintz takes you on a guided lesson about writing the Introduction section of a scientific research paper. The Introduction section of a scientific research paper is the first information researchers and journal editors will see […]

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Introducing the Wordvice AI Proofreader
We are pleased to introduce our newest editing resource, the Wordvice AI Proofreader, anonline proofreading toolthat instantly identifies grammar and punctuation errors and style issues in any kind of writing. Designed for students, academics, and business professionals, the AI Proofreader is perfect for anyone who writes a lot and wants to improve their writing quality. […]
Last Updated : Aug 19, 2021
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How to Write a Hypothesis or Research Question
Learning how to write a research question or hypothesis is the start to any thesis, dissertation, or research paper. It is also one of the most important sections of a research proposal. A good research question not only clarifies the writing in your study; it provides your readers with a clear focus and facilitates their understanding of your […]
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Differences in Citation Styles (APA, MLA, Vancouver, Chicago)
Students, researchers, and even college professors often face a common difficulty whenciting sourcesin theiracademic writing:how to tell the difference between citation or referencing styles. One of the most important parts of a research document, academic manuscript, or term paper is the bibliography orreference section. Different subject areas, university departments, and academic journals require specific citation […]
Last Updated : Sep 15, 2021
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How To Use Parenthetical Citations
From scholarly writers and researchers to university and graduate students, every academic writer needs to understand how to use parenthetical citations correctly. Citations are commonly introduced in this format when quoting directly or paraphrasing another author’s ideas or statements in your academic paper or college essay. In this article, we explain how to correctly cite […]
Last Updated : Aug 19, 2021
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The Best Citation Format for Science Papers
When choosing the best citation format or style for a research paper, it is easy to get confused. One of the most important sections in a research proposal or scientific paper is the bibliography or references section. Even though it is often listed as one of the last parts of a research proposal checklist, leaving it to the end […]
Last Updated : Aug 19, 2021
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Research Proposal Sections Explained
Research proposals written by graduate students or academic researchers typically follow a similar format consisting of headings and sections that explain the purpose of the research, specify the scope and scale of the study, and argue for its importance in contributing to the scientific literature. Knowinghow to write a research proposalis crucial to getting your […]
Last Updated : Aug 19, 2021
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Wordvice Academic Webinar: Writing a Strong Research Paper Introduction
Topic: How to Writea Strong Paper Introduction Instructor: Kevin J. Heintz (MA English), Wordvice Senior Editor Wordvice Senior Editor Kevin J. Heintz takes you on a guided lessonabout writing the Introduction section of a scientific research paper. The Introduction section of a scientific research paper is the first information researchers and journal editors will see […]
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Writing the Results Section for a Research Paper
What is the Results section and what does it do? TheResults sectionof a scientific research paper represents the core findings of a study derived from the methods applied to gather and analyze information. It presents these findings in a logical sequence without bias or interpretation from the author, setting up the reader for later interpretation […]
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How to Write a Literature Review
What is a literature review? A literature review is an objective, concise, critical summary of published research literature relevant to a topic being researched in an article. What the literature review does NOT do: It does NOT reference and list all of the material you have cited in your paper. Presenting material that is not […]
Last Updated : Aug 20, 2021
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Effective Transition Terms in Academic Papers
The Most Common Transitions Found in Research Papers Whatdo transitions do? A transition is a change from one idea to another idea in writing or speaking and can be achieved using transition terms or phrases. These are most often placed at the beginning of sentences, independent clauses, and paragraphs and thus establish a specific relationship […]
Last Updated : Aug 20, 2021
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8 Tips for Finding Your Target Journal
Find the Journal that Fits Your Work One of the most common reasons editors reject research manuscripts is that they DO NOT FIT THE JOURNAL–either the goals and scope or the journal or the needs and tastes of its readership. With nearly 30,000 scholarly reviewed journals out there, it’s no surprise that finding the right […]
Last Updated : Aug 20, 2021
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A Guide to Paraphrasing in Research Papers
Why Should You Paraphrase? “Paraphrasing” is expressing the meaning of someone else’s words in your own words instead of quoting directly. By paraphrasing effectively, you can: save space and keep your study more focused distill complex information into language that general readers can understand avoid plagiarism and provide your own authorial voice in your paper […]
Last Updated : Aug 20, 2021
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