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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 […]
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How to Write a Research Hypothesis: Good & Bad Examples
What is a research hypothesis? A research hypothesis is an attempt at explaining a phenomenon or the relationships between phenomena/variables in the real world. Hypotheses are sometimes called “educated guesses”, but they are in fact (or let’s say they should be) based on previous observations, existing theories, scientific evidence, and logic. A research hypothesis is […]
Last Updated : Nov 28, 2022
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How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay–Examples & Template
What is a Rhetorical Analysis Essay? A rhetorical analysis essay is, as the name suggests, an analysis of someone else’s writing (or speech, or advert, or even cartoon) and how they use not only words but also rhetorical techniques to influence their audience in a certain way. A rhetorical analysis is less interested in what […]
Last Updated : Nov 25, 2022
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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 : Dec 4, 2022
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Effective Transition Words for Research Papers
Whatare transition words in academic writing? 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 transitions are usually placed at the beginning of sentences, independent clauses, and paragraphs and thus establish a specific relationship between ideas or groups of […]
Last Updated : Dec 4, 2022
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LinkedIn Profile Tips to Attract Employers
A strong and attractive LinkedIn profile is crucial for connecting with people in your network. Even more important for job-seekers, an outstanding profile will help you engage with your target audience of hiring professionals, including recruiters, HR staff, and hiring managers, as they scan the field of LinkedIn profiles for qualified candidates. Your profile should […]
Last Updated : Nov 27, 2022
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[Video] How to Use Articles (a, an, the) in Academic Writing
The articles (“a,” “an,” and “the”) are constantly used in both everyday speaking and writing and in academic writing. However, knowing which articles to use in different contexts in academic writing can be difficult. This video will explore the different usages of articles as they might appear in a research paper. This video includes: Basic […]
Last Updated : Dec 5, 2022
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How to Write a Research Paper Title with Examples
What is a research paper title and why does it matter? Making a title for your research is one of the most important decisions when writing an article to publish in journals. The research title is the first thing that journal editors and reviewers see when they look at your paper and the only piece […]
Last Updated : Oct 31, 2022
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Masters Thesis vs. PhD Dissertation: Key Differences
Whether you are 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, […]
Last Updated : Nov 21, 2022
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Commonly Confused Words and Misused Phrases in English
English is woven from threads of many different languages and dialects. It therefore contains many easily confused words and phrases–those similar to other words and phrases and therefore used incorrectly or mixed up by non-native–and native–English speakers. Some words are spelled like other words, while other words sound just like other words. Knowing the difference […]
Last Updated : Nov 28, 2022
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Formatting Research Paper Headings and Subheadings
Different style guides have different rules regarding the formatting of headings and subheadings in a paper, but what information you should actually put into your subheadings is a different question and often up to personal taste. Here we quickly summarize general guidelines, different approaches, and what not to do when choosing headings for a research […]
Last Updated : Dec 4, 2022
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What Are Implications in Research? | Examples & Tips
As a researcher, you know you need to provide a background for your study and a clear rationale and to formulate the statement of the problem in a way that leaves no doubt that your work is relevant and important. You also need to guide the reader carefully through your story from beginning to end […]
Last Updated : Nov 28, 2022
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