Tag: Research Writing
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APA In-Text Citation: A Complete Guide
APA citation style requires using the author’s last name and year of publication for in-text citations. It covers short and long quotations, paraphrasing, multiple authors, and handling unknown authors or indirect sources. The guidelines specify formats for presenting these citations and alternatives when page numbers are unavailable, emphasizing clarity and correctness.
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APA In-Text Citation: A Complete Guide
APA citation style requires using the author’s last name and year of publication for in-text citations. It covers short and long quotations, paraphrasing, multiple authors, and handling unknown authors or indirect sources. The guidelines specify formats for presenting these citations and alternatives when page numbers are unavailable, emphasizing clarity and correctness.
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APA Signal Phrases
Signal phrases effectively introduce quotes and summaries in APA citation but should be used sparingly to maintain focus on ideas rather than sources. The article emphasizes the value of parenthetical citations, varied verb choices, and appropriate quotation selection to enhance writing quality. Understanding these techniques improves research effectiveness and academic integrity.
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Understanding Research Sources: A Guide for Students and Researchers
Students and researchers use various sources like journal articles, books, websites, news outlets, and podcasts to write research papers. Peer-reviewed journal articles are the most credible. While some sources, like encyclopedias and social media, can offer insights, they are generally not suitable for academic work. Evaluating sources for credibility and relevance is crucial.
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Understanding Research Sources
Students and researchers use various sources like journal articles, books, websites, news outlets, and podcasts to write research papers. Peer-reviewed journal articles are the most credible. While some sources, like encyclopedias and social media, can offer insights, they are generally not suitable for academic work. Evaluating sources for credibility and relevance is crucial.
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How to Write an Abstract for a Research Paper
An abstract summarizes key elements of a research article, helping readers determine whether it is relevant to them. It includes background information, a purpose statement, gap identification, research objectives, methodology, findings, conclusions, limitations, and significance. Flexibility exists in emphasizing certain elements based on the research focus, while adhering to concise, objective, and specific language.
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CARS Model: Writing the Introduction of a Research Article
The introduction of a research article should set the context, identify a gap in knowledge, and outline the paper’s purpose. The CARS model by John Swales presents three moves: establishing research importance, identifying a niche, and describing the research’s objective and methodology to address the identified gap.


