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Manuscript Writing
This article demonstrates how you can write a good title for your research paper by following five simple steps.
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- November 18, 2014
Although English uses an elaborate system of tenses, simple past and simple present are the most common tenses in research papers, supplemented by present perfect and…
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 30, 2013
Novice researchers are often discouraged from using the first person pronouns I and we in their writing, and the most common reason given for avoiding the use of the…
- Yateendra Joshi
- January 24, 2014
Choosing the correct research methodology can determine the success and overall quality of your report. It is hence essential to get the initial stage of your research…
- Dr. Nikita Thattamparambil
- February 17, 2020
When writing a research paper, you have to consider several matters of style. This article discusses the use of abbreviations and numbers in academic writing. …
- Yateendra Joshi
- January 23, 2014
The use of figures and tables as adjuncts to text is common in research papers. These adjuncts supplement the text: figures, for example, can convey information that may…
- Yateendra Joshi
- January 23, 2014
Tables and figures are commonly used in research papers to supplement text. In this post, you'll find useful tips regarding how to phrase the titles, how to style or…
- Yateendra Joshi
- July 3, 2015
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…
- Yateendra Joshi
- November 27, 2013
In a list of bullet points, whether each item begins with a capital letter depends on the punctuation mark that comes before the item. A capital letter typically marks…
- Yateendra Joshi
- January 24, 2014
When writing a research paper, authors may feel confused about the use of certain words. This article explains the difference between the commonly confusing words - "e.g…
- Yateendra Joshi
- January 31, 2014