By Charlesworth Author Services on 19 November, 2021

How to write the Rationale for your research

The rationale for one’s research is the justification for undertaking a given study. It states the reason(s) why a researcher chooses to focus on the topic in question, including what the significance is and what gaps the research intends to fill.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 20 November, 2021

What's more important: Demonstrating your language skills or demonstrating your research skills?

Most scientific endeavours are articulated through words, and effective communication requires the skilful use of words. Here, we explain why it is important to express your research clearly.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 23 November, 2021

Academic writing tips: Difference between ‘e.g.’ and ‘i.e.’

The abbreviations ‘e.g.’ and ‘i.e.’ are common in academic writing, but people often get them confused. This article explains where each abbreviation comes from and how they should be used.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 24 November, 2021

Academic writing tips: How to use Commas and Semicolons

In academic writing, sentences can easily become long and difficult to read. This article offers an explanation for how commas and semicolons can be used to break up and clarify your writing.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 24 November, 2021

Academic writing tips: How to construct and write Paragraphs

After sentences, paragraphs are the next level at which a piece of text is broken up. This article explains and illustrates how paragraphs can be used to help convey your ideas more clearly.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 07 December, 2021

How to write the Limitations of your research

An important part of writing up your research into a paper or dissertation involves being open and honest about what you think you could have done better, or what you would do differently if you were to repeat the experiment. This article offers some advice for deciding which limitations to include and how to frame them in your writing.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 07 December, 2021

Useful apps to help support your research work

The key to using apps to support your research is in making sure that the apps you choose to use actually benefit you, rather than distract you. Here are some examples to help you use apps more efficiently and productively for your research.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 08 December, 2021

Practical ways to expand your Vocabulary for academic writing

Academic writing is not only about technical words or jargon but many other words that help you to convey your thoughts. How do you expand your vocabulary? This article provides some practical ways to do so.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 15 December, 2021

Difference between Methodology and Method

While methodology and method are sometimes used interchangeably, they certainly are not. This article explains the difference.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 15 December, 2021

Understanding and developing a Concept Paper

A concept paper is a one- to two-page written document describing an idea for a project. There is no hard rule as to how this should be structured, but here are some tips on what to include and why to include them.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 16 December, 2021

Optimum number of references for a research paper – and how to achieve that number

There is no standard number of references for an article. However, the pointers in this article should help you work towards an optimal number.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 16 December, 2021

Understanding and avoiding Accidental plagiarism

Accidental plagiarism occurs when an author fails to cite their sources and/or unintentionally paraphrases from a source without attributing it. This article helps you understand how accidental plagiarism arises and how to avoid it.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 16 December, 2021

Acceptable Secondary Publication: Publishing the same research in Multiple Languages

When a translated version of an already published article is published, it is known as a ‘secondary publication’, and it is acceptable if conditions of transparency and disclosure, proper permission and appropriate attribution are met. This article discusses these conditions and also how to request making an acceptable secondary publication.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 18 December, 2021

Key research tools to help write Biomedical articles

This article reviews some of the key research tools available for writing biomedical articles. Most of these tools take the form of content databases, which include peer-reviewed published articles, non-published manuscripts in article or data repositories and registered clinical trials.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 23 December, 2021

Best practices for developing Medical manuscripts

Although there are many shared elements between the preparation of medical articles and those from other scientific fields, certain nuances apply for medical papers. This article offers several best practice ideas to help you develop and ultimately submit the best medical article possible.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 12 January, 2022

Avoiding Common Mistakes that lead to Journal Rejection

Researching and then writing and submitting your research papers present a challenge at every turn. This article discusses common mistakes, collected into a few categories, which quickly lead to a manuscript’s rejection.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 17 January, 2022

How to Paraphrase in order to avoid Plagiarising

Paraphrasing is expressing what you have read or referenced in your own words. In some ways, paraphrasing is the opposite of plagiarism because it involves conveying in your own words what somebody else has expressed differently.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 19 January, 2022

Developing and writing a Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis is a statement of a prediction about the outcome of a study. This article explains how to develop and write a research hypothesis with an example.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 28 January, 2022

How to use Footnotes and Endnotes in academic papers

Footnotes and endnotes are important adjuncts in academic papers. They primarily serve the role of supplying additional information, which, if weaved into the main text, may reduce its ease of readability. This article explains how to use and write footnotes and endnotes in your academic papers.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 05 February, 2022

Purpose and benefits of maintaining a Research Journal

A research journal can be a very useful supplement to your research work. In this article, we outline some practical ways to make full use of a research journal.

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