{"id":938,"date":"2022-11-21T14:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wordvice.com\/?p=938"},"modified":"2025-04-02T07:52:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T07:52:37","slug":"video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Which Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gcuL_IaRtXc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Using the Correct Verb Tense is Important<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing an academic paper,&nbsp;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 are&nbsp;discussing your research (and that of others) in your paper. One crucial writing element that&nbsp;you must consider when composing your paper is&nbsp;<strong>verb tense<\/strong>. Which tense you use will determine the flow and coherency of your paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have found yourself thinking along these lines: &#8220;Everything in this study has already been completed, so shouldn\u2019t&nbsp;I simply write everything in the simple past tense?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is no&#8211;at least not in a strict sense. The verb tense you use for a given sentence or phrase depends on your position as the author to the material you are discussing. As the author, you look at each element mentioned in your text from a distance in terms of your role: as a participant, critic, or messenger, among others. You&nbsp;must also take into account the chronological reasons for choosing between present and past tenses in a given instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing which tense to use requires both knowledge of the exact guidelines set out for you in whichever formatting style you are following (<a href=\"https:\/\/apastyle.apa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">APA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amamanualofstyle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AMA<\/a>, etc.), as well as some discretion and savvy in choosing the tense that makes the most sense for a given statement in the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While new authors should certainly familiarize themselves with the specific guidelines of the formatting style they are applying, this article will focus on the&nbsp;<em>most common<\/em> rules of verb tense applied to research papers in journals and at academic institutions, reflecting basic verb usage rules in academic English and encompassing&nbsp;<em>all<\/em>&nbsp;formatting styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that these grammar and verb-tense issues will largely be corrected by any competent <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\">proofreading service<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/services\/paper-editing\">research paper editing service<\/a>, and thus professional revision of all academic documents is recommended before submission to journals or conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rules for Present, Past, and Perfect Tense Verbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, there are three basic verb tenses used in research papers:&nbsp;<strong>present&nbsp;<\/strong>(simple present),&nbsp;<strong>simple<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>past<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>present perfect<\/strong>. We will talk about&nbsp;how research paper sections determine verb tense in a minute, but first, let\u2019s review when each tense should be used in general throughout the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PRESENT TENSE VERBS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The present tense is used to <em>talk about general facts, discuss current meanings and implications, <\/em>and <em>suggest future applications<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General facts<\/strong> are constant and do not change throughout time (the ultimate evolution of scientific progress notwithstanding). Always use the present when discussing general scientific facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cInsulin and glucagon regulates blood glucose levels.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implications<\/strong> are closely related to general facts and thus the same rule is applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example:<em> \u201cAn elevated glucose level indicates a lack of glucagon hormones in the pancreas.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Further research<\/strong> is called for or stressed as important through a phrase in the present tense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cFurther studies about glucagon receptors are needed.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SIMPLE PAST TENSE VERBS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple past is generally used to discuss <em>events that have been<\/em> c<em>ompleted in the past at some distinct time and\/or place<\/em>. It is most often applied to discrete events such as studies, experiments, or observed phenomena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cScientists in Wales discovered a new enzyme in the liver.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cProtocol X was used to analyze the data.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PRESENT PERFECT TENSE VERBS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The present perfect tense (or simply &#8220;perfect tense&#8221;) is used in research papers to refer to&nbsp;<em>events or actions that have taken place at some unidentified time in the past or have started but are still ongoing or only recently completed<\/em>. It often establishes a general background in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/using-past-and-present-tenses-in-research-writing\">Introduction section<\/a>, adding a backdrop on which you can explain the motivations for and purpose of your study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that it is the least frequently used tense in most research papers and should not be over-employed&#8211;focus more on detailed actions by using the simple past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example:\u00a0<em>\u201cMany studies\u00a0have focused\u00a0on glucagon as an important regulating hormone.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:\u00a0<em>\u201cUntil recently, researchers have analyzed this kind of data using Chi-Square Statistics.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:\u00a0<em>\u201cEfforts\u00a0have been made\u00a0to understand more about this process.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0(passive)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Appropriate Verb Tenses by Research Paper Section<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It bears repeating that the \u201cbest\u201d tense to use is the one that is recommended (or demanded) by whichever formatting manual you are using. However, there is a high degree of continuity between the common styles, and the following rules for usage in each section will likely apply to your research paper no matter where it will be published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Abstract verb tenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, use the simple past for the abstract of your manuscript; for a concise introductory sentence, use the present perfect. To establish a need for your study\u2014\u2013for instance, by explaining the current circumstances of the world or the specific area in which you are working\u2014\u2013you can also use the present tense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of introductory sentence (present perfect): <em>\u201cRecent studies of glucagon and insulin production have led to breakthroughs in medicine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example of establishing background\/circumstances\/purpose (present): <em>\u201cDiabetes\u00a0 accounts for a higher number of deaths in the US than previously calculated.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For general statements and facts, the paper itself, or analysis of findings, use the present tense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of a statement of fact: <em>\u201cIn the US, diabetes is the most common endocrine disease.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are stating a fact or finding from an <em>earlier<\/em> specified time or place, use the simple past:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cIn 2016, diabetes was the most common endocrine disease.\u201d<\/em> Have a look at our more in-depth instruction to <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-research-paper-abstract\/\">writing an abstract for a research paper<\/a> or at these <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/tips-writing-successful-research-paper-abstract\/\">do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of abstract writing<\/a> if you need additional input. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction section verb tenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a mixture of present and past tense in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-how-to-write-a-compelling-research-paper-introduction\/\">introduction section<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The present tense is applied when discussing something that is always true; the simple past tense is used for earlier research efforts, either your own or those reported by another group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of earlier research efforts (simple past): <em>\u201cThis same research team discovered a similar enzyme in their 2012 study.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If the time or location of the demonstration is unknown or not important, use the present perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cPrior research has indicated a correlation between X and Y.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For the concluding statements of your introduction, use the simple past or present perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of concluding statement (simple past): <em>\u201cThe CalTech glucagon studies were inconclusive.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example of concluding statement (present perfect): <em>\u201cPrior research in this area has been inconclusive.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the past perfect when you talk about something that happened or was found to be the case in the past, but which has since been revised. Example of revised information (past perfect): <em>\u201cThe Dublonsky study had determined that X was Y, but a 2012 study found this to be incorrect.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Literature review verb tenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing which tenses to use for a <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-literature-review\/\">literature review<\/a> (either as part of a research paper or as a stand-alone article) can be a bit tricky, as&nbsp;your usage depends both on which style manual you are using (APA, AMA, <a href=\"https:\/\/style.mla.org\/\">MLA<\/a>, or others) and on how you are discussing the literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple past is usually applied when using the researcher\u2019s name as the subject of the sentence and discussing the methods or results of that study itself<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of describing researcher\u2019s actions:<em> \u201cPearson (1997) discovered a new enzyme using similar methods.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Other verbs commonly found in this usage context:<em> investigated, compared, studied, analyzed, investigated, found, confirmed, performed, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When giving your opinion on another researcher\u2019s work or bringing up the results, discussion, and conclusions they make in their work, use the present tense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of discussing another\u2019s work: <em>\u201cRyuku (2005) concludes that there are no additional enzymes present in the liver, a finding this current study directly refutes.\u201d<\/em> Other verbs commonly found in this usage context: <em>stresses, advocates, remarks, argues, claims, posits. etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methods section verb tenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/how-to-write-the-methods-section-of-a-research-paper\/\">Methods section<\/a> fairly clearly delineates between sections written in past and those written in present tense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the simple past tense to talk about what you did. (Note that you will generally find the passive voice used when describing the actions of the researchers. This puts more focus on the actions being completed and less on the agents completing the action. Passive voice has become the general standard for research papers in recent decades, but it is okay to <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-should-i-use-active-or-passive-voice-in-a-research-paper\/\">mix passive and active voice<\/a> in order to make your paper clearer and more readable.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of methods of study: <em>\u201cA glucose molecule was added to the mixture to see how the peptide would respond.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example of methods of analysis: <em>\u201cThe results were analyzed using Bayesian inference.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the present tense to refer to or explain diagrams, figures, tables, and charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cTable 5 shows the results of this first isolated test.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<em> \u201cThe results of this first isolated test are displayed in Table 5.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Results section verb tenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The verb tense rules for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/writing-results-section-tips-common-mistakes\/\">Results section<\/a> are quite similar to those applied to the Methods section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the past tense to discuss actual results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cThe addition of 0.02 \u03bcg of glycogen activated receptor cells.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cReceptor cells were activated by the addition of 0.02 \u03bcg of glycogen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the simple present tense to explain diagrams\/figures\/tables. Again, sentences may use both the active and passive voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discussion section verb tenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/research-writing-tips-editing-manuscript-discussion\/\">Discussion section<\/a> consists of an analysis of the&nbsp;findings and a kind of translation of the meanings and implications of these findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the simple past to summarize your own findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of summarizing own findings: <em>\u201cThe experiment yielded a number of results associated with the processing of glucose.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the present tense to interpret and discuss the <em>significance<\/em> of your findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201c[This study confirms that] synthetic glucagon is two-thirds as effective at decreasing fatty acid synthesis.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusions and further&nbsp;work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The conclusion and call for further work to be done are either provided in the last sentence or two of your paper or in a separate (but short) section at the end of the main text (check the target journal\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/manuscript-format-journal-author-instructions\/\"> author instructions<\/a> to be sure you follow the journal style) and summarize or emphasize the new insights your work offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the present perfect tense to clarify that your statements still hold true at the time of reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example: <em>\u201cResults from this study have led to a deeper understanding about how different peptides interact in this enzyme.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the present tense to apply findings, state implications, and suggest further research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of wider implications: <em>\u201cThis study confirms that<\/em> <em>endogenous glucagon is even more essential in metabolism than previously thought.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussing further research that is either needed or intended to be carried out, the future or present tense (or subjunctive mood) can also be used, in addition to the present tense passive voice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Example of call for future research: <em>\u201cFurther clinical studies are needed\/will be needed\/must be carried out\/should be carried out to isolate the cause of this reaction.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these general tense rules to make your paper clearer, more chronologically accurate, and easier to read\u2014ensuring the key implications of your study are easily understood. Don\u2019t forget to run a <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.ai\/tools\/grammar-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grammar check<\/a> or seek <a href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional proofreading services<\/a> to maintain verb tense consistency and make your paper more professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Using the Correct Verb Tense is Important When writing an academic paper,&nbsp;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 are&nbsp;discussing your research (and that of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,9,19],"tags":[17,4,39],"class_list":["post-938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic","category-academic-writing-resources","category-research-writing","tag-academic-writing-tips","tag-grammar-tips","tag-research-writing"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper - Wordvice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Verb tense is critical to consider when composing a research paper. Learn which verb tenses to use in research paper sections.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper - Wordvice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Verb tense is critical to consider when composing a research paper. Learn which verb tenses to use in research paper sections.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Wordvice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-11-21T14:56:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-02T07:52:37+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Wordvice KH\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Wordvice KH\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/\",\"name\":\"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper - Wordvice\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-11-21T14:56:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-02T07:52:37+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c8159b5cd9267fbf7ef67bd86c90a92a\"},\"description\":\"Verb tense is critical to consider when composing a research paper. Learn which verb tenses to use in research paper sections.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png\",\"width\":1280,\"height\":720},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Wordvice\",\"description\":\"Wordvice Blog\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c8159b5cd9267fbf7ef67bd86c90a92a\",\"name\":\"Wordvice KH\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b01bb84883352e1a2f904523e0f575fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b01bb84883352e1a2f904523e0f575fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Wordvice KH\"},\"description\":\"Wordvice provides high-quality English proofreading and editing services.We have helped thousands of researchers, students, writers, and businesses maximize the impact of their writing.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/author\/keehoon\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper - Wordvice","description":"Verb tense is critical to consider when composing a research paper. Learn which verb tenses to use in research paper sections.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper - Wordvice","og_description":"Verb tense is critical to consider when composing a research paper. Learn which verb tenses to use in research paper sections.","og_url":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/","og_site_name":"Wordvice","article_published_time":"2022-11-21T14:56:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-04-02T07:52:37+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1280,"height":720,"url":"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Wordvice KH","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Wordvice KH","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/","url":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/","name":"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper - Wordvice","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png","datePublished":"2022-11-21T14:56:00+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-02T07:52:37+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c8159b5cd9267fbf7ef67bd86c90a92a"},"description":"Verb tense is critical to consider when composing a research paper. Learn which verb tenses to use in research paper sections.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/ee-blog-cdn.wordvice.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/11021952\/Verb-tenses-resources-thumbnal.png","width":1280,"height":720},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/video-which-verb-tenses-should-i-use-in-a-research-paper\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Verb Tenses to Use in a Research Paper"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/","name":"Wordvice","description":"Wordvice Blog","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/c8159b5cd9267fbf7ef67bd86c90a92a","name":"Wordvice KH","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b01bb84883352e1a2f904523e0f575fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b01bb84883352e1a2f904523e0f575fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Wordvice KH"},"description":"Wordvice provides high-quality English proofreading and editing services.We have helped thousands of researchers, students, writers, and businesses maximize the impact of their writing.","url":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/author\/keehoon\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=938"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5338,"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/938\/revisions\/5338"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordvice.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}