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Q: How do I do a review of related literature (RRL)?

Detailed question-How do I do the synthesis? Also, where can I get samples of RRLs?
  • Asked on January 4, 2020

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A review of related literature (RRL) is a detailed review of existing literature related to the topic of a thesis or dissertation. In an…

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Q: How to write the rationale for research?

Detailed question-I need some ideas on how to write the rationale for my research. Do you have any suggestions?
  • Asked on September 18, 2018

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The rationale of your research is the reason for conducting the study. The rationale should answer the need for…

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Q: Research paper: Comma after "etc." at the end of a sentence

Detailed question-Is it correct to use comma after etc., at the end of the sentence in American style of English? What if it is a research paper? Example: Various technologies like Java,…
  • Asked on January 17, 2014

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Many non-native English authors face challenges while writing a research paper. In this short post, we will discuss a punctuation-related…

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Q: What is the difference between a research paper and a review paper?

Detailed question-This is my first attempt at writing a scientific paper and I am thinking of writing a review article. I want to know what is the exact difference between a research…
  • Asked on January 21, 2015

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A research paper is based on original research. The kind of research may vary depending on your field or the topic (experiments, survey,…

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Q: What is the best way of stating the background of a study?

Detailed question-I want to write the background of my study. Can you give me any tips or guidelines?

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The introduction of your research paper should provide a background of the study. This includes an explanation of the area of your…

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Q: How do I present the scope of my study?

  • Asked on April 16, 2019

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The scope of a study explains the extent to which the research area will be explored in the work and specifies the parameters within the…

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Q: What is the meaning of "decision in process" status?

Detailed question-I have already submitted a paper to an Elsevier journal. After two rounds of revision round, the status is now "decision in process." Could you possibly tell me what it…

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When a journal displays the “decision in process” status, it means that the editorial board is in the process of making the final…

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Q: What is the meaning of scope and delimitations of a study?

  • Asked on October 24, 2019

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Scope and delimitations are two elements of a research paper or thesis. The scope of a study explains the extent to which the research area will be explored in the…

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Q: In research, what is the difference between implication and recommendation?

Detailed question-In research, what is the difference between implication and recommendation?
  • Asked on December 9, 2017

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Research implications suggest how the findings may be important for policy, practice, theory, and subsequent research. Research…

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Q: How long should I wait for a response from the journal?

Detailed question-Hello! I have submitted my paper to a journal and it has been 1.5 months since then. How long should I normally wait for the editor’s response, and when should I send a…
  • Asked on October 16, 2013

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I understand it can be quite a nail-biting time when waiting for the journal to get back to you about your submission. In my experience,…

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