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How to Write an Academic Essay in 7 Simple Steps
What is an academic essay? Academic essays are a common form of writing in higher education and play a crucial role in shaping a student’s f…
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Types of Research Methods: Examples and Tips
What are research methods? Research methods are the techniques and procedures used to collect and analyze data in order to answer research q…
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Primary vs Secondary Sources: Main Differences
When conducting research for an academic paper, it is important to understand the differences between primary and secondary sources. Primary…
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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 result…
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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 guideli…
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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 citat…
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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 th…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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 ove…
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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 er…
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