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How to Cite Images | APA, MLA, Chicago & Vancouver
Specific rules for citing visual media (paintings, infographics, maps, etc.) in papers and formal presentations are often not included in the basic how-to guides, but they do exist and vary depending on the style guide you have to follow. Here we explain what information you need to cite and how—see below for examples in APA, […]
Dec 22, 2022
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How to Cite a YouTube Video | APA, MLA, Chicago & Vancouver
You are probably familiar with (or know where to look up) in-text and reference list citation rules for books, online articles, and websites, but that’s not always enough these days—how do you use a YouTube video as a source and correctly cite it? Here, we show you how to do that in all the common […]
Last Updated : Apr 11, 2023
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Dissertation Writing in a Second Language
Writing a strong doctoral dissertation or thesisis 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 : Oct 18, 2023
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Using Prepositions in Research Writing
According to Merriam Webster, a preposition is “a word or group of words that combines with a noun or pronoun to form a phrase that usually acts as an adverb, adjective, or noun”. You have probably heard explanations like this one many times. But you might still be a bit unsure what a preposition is […]
Last Updated : Aug 28, 2024
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Common Punctuation Errors in Research Writing
Are punctuation mistakes common? Although our client document data shows that punctuation mistakes are somewhat less common than other types of mistakes (e.g., grammar mistakes or spelling errors) in academic texts written by non-native speakers of English, these mistakes nevertheless get in the way of conveying important information about your research to your readers. These […]
Last Updated : May 17, 2024
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Writing an Effective Research Paper: Structure & Content
Essential Guidelines for Structuring a Research Paper Lecturer: Kevin J. Heintz, M.A. English This lecture was presented at ChungAng University in Seoul, South Korea in November 2018. Wordvice/Essay Review Managing Editor Kevin J. Heintz explains how to organize and compose a research manuscript that will get your study published in top journals. Even researchers whose […]
Last Updated : Oct 18, 2023
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Abstract Verb Tense: Should You Use Past or Present?
Since many of you have asked us questions about seemingly conflicting rules about which tense to use in a research paper, we wrote this article to clarify the issue. When writing and editing an abstract for a research article, several different verb tenses can be used. Which tense you should use largely depends on the […]
Last Updated : Jun 20, 2023
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Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper
Why Using the Correct Verb Tense is Important When writing an academic paper,writers should follow the accepted grammar and style conventions: not only to abide by the institutional and domain standards, but to communicate clearly to readers what was studied, when it took place, and from what perspective you arediscussing your research (and that of […]
Last Updated : Jan 8, 2023
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Can You Use First-Person Pronouns (I/we) in a Research Paper?
Research writers frequently wonder whether the first person can be used in academic and scientific writing. In truth, for generations, we’ve been discouraged from using “I” and “we” in academic writing simply due to old habits. That’s right—there’s no reason why you can’t use these words! In fact, the academic community used first-person pronouns until […]
Last Updated : Jan 30, 2023
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Common Word Choice Errors in Research Paper Writing
Word usage errors in research papers written by non-native speakers of English are more common than other mistakes and are only topped by errors in style. Since the main purpose of academic writing is to clearly convey information, knowing how to use words correctly and effectively is absolutely crucial. Some problems with word choice stem […]
Last Updated : May 17, 2024
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What is a DOI? | APA, MLA, Chicago Formats
What is a DOI and what does it do? You have probably seen reference lists with citations that end in a long number preceded by the abbreviation “doi,” or been told that your list is missing those. But what does “DOI” stand for? A DOI, meaning digital object identifier, is a unique alphanumeric string that […]
Last Updated : Apr 11, 2023
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How to Write a Methods Section for a Research Paper
A common piece of advice for authors preparing their first journal article for publication is to start with the methods section: just list everything that was done and go from there. While that might seem like a very practical approach to a first draft, if you do this without a clear outline and a story […]
Last Updated : May 17, 2024
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