Manuscript Preparation

How to Use Graphs & Tables in a Research Paper

It might not seem very relevant to the story and outcome of your study, but how you visually present your experimental or statistical results can play an important role during the review and publication process of your article. A presentation that is in line with the overall logical flow of your story helps you guide […]

Oct 18, 2021

What is Academic Writing (and What is Not)?

If you are a non-native writer of academic papers and articles, you might think that the most important thing to focus on is sounding like a fluent English speaker. But even native English speakers do not automatically sound “academic” when they write. There are many differences between this academic writing and other language and writing […]

Last Updated : Oct 7, 2021

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Self-Plagiarism: Can You Reuse Your Own Work?

The Internet has made it incredibly easy to find and copy-paste any kind of content, including academic work. And with universities and publishers gearing up for the fight against plagiarism, most students and researchers are well aware that passing someone else’s work off as their own is not only unethical–it can have severe consequences for […]

Last Updated : Oct 14, 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 […]

Last Updated : Aug 19, 2021

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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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How to Write a Research Proposal: Checklist Example

If you are a PhD doctoral or Master’s student approaching graduation, then a large research project, dissertation, or thesis is in your future. These capstone research projects take months if not years of preparation, and the first step in this process is first writing a compelling, organized, and effective research proposal. Check out thekey differences […]

Last Updated : Aug 13, 2021

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Writing a Dissertation in Your Second Language

Writing a strong doctoral dissertation or thesis is a daunting task for any student due to the difficulty of academic writing. Students face the challenge of organizing and maintaining large amounts of text across hundreds of pages. For master’s and PhD doctoral students, writing a thesis or dissertation represents the capstone to their academic career. For […]

Last Updated : Aug 19, 2021

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Dissertation vs Thesis: Key Differences

Whether you’re a graduate student just starting out in academia or a professor advising a student, making the distinction between a dissertation and a thesis is critically important to writing a strong dissertation and becoming a stronger writer. Unfortunately, the difference remains unclear since the terms are used interchangeably by graduate students, doctoral researchers, academic publishers & […]

Last Updated : Aug 19, 2021

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How to Decrease the Length of a Research Paper Abstract

The abstract is perhaps the most important section of your research paper. Apart from the title, it may be the only part of the paper anyone reads. Whetherthey read furtherdepends in part on how good an impression your abstract makes. The abstract may also be the only part of your paper that has a word […]

Last Updated : Aug 20, 2021

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