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Research Paper Structure

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P value is the most commonly reported statistic in research papers, and yet is widely misunderstood and misused. Recently, the American Statistical Association (ASA)…
Is my research significant? Why you shouldn't rely on p values
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To ensure that your manuscript conveys your ideas effectively, it is essential for you to structure it well. Many journals expect scientific research papers to be…
Tips for writing the perfect IMRAD manuscript
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This article discusses the tips and tricks of writing the Results and Discussion sections of a research paper. Read on to learn how to write an effective research paper.
The secret to writing the Results and Discussion sections of a manuscript
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The most commonly cited sources in research papers are other papers, published in journals. However, especially in the humanities, books come a close second. 
Getting the references right: citing books as a source of information
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This article presents some important aspects of presenting tables in your research paper so that they look more attractive and the data is easy to understand. 
9 Tips on presenting your tables effectively
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The acknowledgements section is a way of publicly thanking people for their contribution to a study. However, we often find authors acknowledging people for personal…
Who should be included in the acknowledgements section: A case study
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Read this article to understand the secrets behind writing an effective introduction and methods section of a research paper. 
The secret to writing the introduction and methods section of a manuscript
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A footnote to a table is a pointer; it tells readers that whatever bit of text they are reading requires additional information to make complete sense. Learn in this…
Footnotes in tables (part 2): formatting, spacing, and punctuation
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The title of a research paper is the first aspect that will be noticed by journal editors/reviewers and readers. Therefore, it is essential to get the title right. This…
Quick tips to help you get the title of your research paper right
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Journal acceptance is a big deal. Authors often seek the help of scientific editing service providers to prepare a publication-ready manuscript. This article provides…