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What Does “Rationale” Mean in a Research Paper?
The rationale of the study is the reason for why the study was conducted (in an article or thesis) or should be conducted (in a proposal). That means the study rationale should explain to the reader or examiner why the study is/was necessary. It is also sometimes called “purpose” or “justification” of a study. While […]
Jan 16, 2022
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What is the Background of the Study in a Research Paper?
No matter how surprising and important the findings of your study are, if you do not provide the reader with the necessary background information, they will not be able to understand your reasons for studying the specific problem you chose and why you think your study is relevant. And more importantly, an editor who does […]
Jan 9, 2022
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When to Use Commas, Colons, Semicolons, and Dashes
How to Use Punctuation Marks Properly Knowing which punctuation to apply within sentences can be confusing. But rules are important and made to be followed, especially in academic writing. Putting a comma between two independent clauses will confuse your readers and make your work frustrating to read. On the other hand, a well-placed semi-colon can […]
Last Updated : Dec 14, 2021
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Research Paper Format: 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 […]
Dec 12, 2021
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Examples of Successful Personal Statements for College
So, you have started your college application process and are hitting a wall. You got your high school transcripts and letters of recommendation in order. Your SAT scores are on the way. But your college personal statement is sitting there unfinished, and the deadline is coming fast! But have no fear! Because Wordvice edits thousands […]
Last Updated : Dec 15, 2021
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Grad School Recommendation Letter Templates and Examples 2021-2022
Graduate school recommendation letters are an essential part of every graduate school application package–even in this (almost) post-COVID era of remote work and Zoom classes. Nearly all applications to graduate school still require at least two recommendation letters from individuals who can discuss your abilities, competencies, and personal character in a coherent way and recommend […]
Dec 10, 2021
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How to Write the Perfect Research Paper Title
Why is a Research Paper Title Important? The title is perhaps the single-most important element of your research paper. It is the first thing that journal editors and reviewers see when they look at your paper and the only piece of information that fellow researchers will see in a database or search engine query. Titles […]
Last Updated : Dec 19, 2021
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A Practical Guide to Research Paper Outlines
You sometimes have to submit an essay or a research proposal outline for a research project before you do most of the actual research to show that you have understood the assignment, defined a good research question or hypothesis, and contemplated the structure of your research paper. You can find various templates and examples for […]
Nov 23, 2021
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Common Word Choice Errors in Research Paper Writing
Errors in word usage in research papers written by non-native speakers of English are more common than most 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 […]
Nov 17, 2021
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Common Research Paper Writing Mistakes: Punctuation
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 issues also seem to […]
Last Updated : Nov 17, 2021
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Common Research Paper Writing Mistakes: Prepositions
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 me still a bit unsure what a preposition is […]
Last Updated : Nov 17, 2021
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25 Great Words to Use in a College Admissions Essay
Why is Using Good Vocabulary So Important? Using strong vocabulary in college admissions essays is crucial to articulating your skills and competencies, but also central to showing admissions officers that you can express yourself clearly in written English. Although vocabulary may not be the main aspect of your essay that the admissions committee pays attention […]
Last Updated : Nov 17, 2021
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