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How to Use Tables & Graphs 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 […]
Last Updated : Apr 11, 2023
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Journal Manuscript Format: Author Instructions
What is the manuscript format for journal submission? Most journals require authors to format their paper according to very specific guidelines at initial submission (although the “Your Paper Your Way” concept has found its way into many scientific journals since its introduction in 2011). This often includes rules for font type, margin size, and number […]
Last Updated : Aug 28, 2024
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How to Cite a Movie | APA, MLA, Chicago & Vancouver
Movies are a valid source of information for research papers, but you might not have heard about how to cite movies in your classes on citation practices. In this article, you will learn how to correctly reference different types of movies in all the common formatting styles. The elements that should always be included are […]
Last Updated : Jan 13, 2023
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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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Annotated Bibliography Examples | APA, MLA, Chicago 
What is an Annotated Bibliography? An annotated bibliography is a list of sources (books, articles, other publications) that provides an overview of the available research on a topic by summarizing, interpreting, or evaluating each entry. It usually consists of citations followed by short paragraphs of 150–250 words. Purpose of an Annotated Bibliography The purpose of […]
Last Updated : Feb 17, 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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When to Use an Oxford Comma in Academic Writing
Are you new to the Great Comma Debate? Are you a firm believer in the usage of the Oxford comma or do you think it’s a waste of space and ink? The Great Comma Debate has been raging in academia for over a hundred years, and it still has yet to be settled. Hopefully, our […]
Last Updated : Feb 19, 2023
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