{"id":472,"date":"2018-06-05T09:50:13","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T09:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/the-complete-guide-to-writing-a-brilliant-research-paper\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T11:22:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:52:57","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-writing-a-brilliant-research-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/the-complete-guide-to-writing-a-brilliant-research-paper","title":{"rendered":"The complete guide to writing a brilliant research paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><strong>Your one-stop resource\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 22px;\">to<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><strong> writing a great research paper<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Writing a research paper is a challenging job for most of us &#8212; from conceptualizing the paper, to breaking it down to its constituent parts, and finally, to referring to numerous other papers and books to get your own paper going &#8212; it is daunting, to say the least. What it is not is, impossible! What follows is a step-by-step guide on how you can make your research paper a good read and improve the chances of your paper&#8217;s acceptance:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><u>CONTENTS<\/u><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#first\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px !important;\">1. How to dive into the process of writing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 40px;\"><a href=\"#first-a\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">Outline of a research paper<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 40px;\"><a href=\"#first-b\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">Keep sub-topics and references ready<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><a href=\"#second\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px !important;\">2. Getting the title of your research paper right<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><a href=\"#third\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">3. Writing the abstract of your research paper<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><a href=\"#fourth\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">4. How to structure an original research paper (IMRAD)<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 40px;\"><a href=\"#fourth-a\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">What is the IMRAD structure and\u00a0its components?<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px !important;\" href=\"#fifth\">5. How is a research paper formatted?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><a href=\"#sixth\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">6. How you should reference your research paper?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 40px;\"><a href=\"#sixth-a\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">Which style should you pick for referencing?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><a href=\"#seventh\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">7. Avoid grammar and writing mistakes in your writing<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><a href=\"#eight\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px !important;\">8. How to keep your paper away from unethical practices<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span id=\"first\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">1. How to dive into the process of writing a research paper<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\">Many a time, we are advised to start with a clean slate, or go Tabula Rasa! However, it isn\u2019t always easy to make a fresh start. What you can do instead is to start on a creative note! How does one do that, you ask? By adopting a creative frame of mind! A research paper does not have to be seen as an exercise in writing turgid prose. You can start with an incident or an episode that links to your research topic. You can also start with a news item from history, to connect to your area of research. The sky is the limit when it comes to exploring such angles. If you\u2019re jittery about sending out your paper for publication, worry not! Just ensure that you grab some eyeballs, while you bring out your creative side at the very start of diving deep into your research paper.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">What follows are the next steps that need to be taken in the process of writing your research paper:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;\">Originality is often what separates great research from mediocrity. How does one write an original research article? Here is some insight:\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/a-young-researchers-guide-to-writing-an-original-research-article\/\">A young researcher\u2019s guide to writing an original research article<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/Handbook\/PlanResearchPaper.html\">Writing a research paper<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Before embarking on the process of writing a paper, it is important to get all your doubts cleared. One query that we frequently receive was on the difference between a review and a research paper. Find out more here:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-research-paper-and-a-review-paper\/\">What is the difference between a research paper and a review paper<\/a><u>?<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another query some researchers have is this:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-research-paper\/\">What is the difference between a research proposal and a research paper?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Did you know that Stuart Hall, the media and cultural theorist extraordinaire had published his work called \u2018Keywords\u2019? Keywords are often like SEO builders&#8211;Keywords help readers discover papers that are relevant to them and that they supplement the title? Here are some tips on how to write keywords:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-to-create-keywords-for-a-research-paper\/\">How to create keywords for a research paper?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/why-do-journals-ask-for-keywords\/\">Why do journals ask for keywords?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">How does one go about putting text onto paper or screen? Does this send shivers up your spine? Here are some practical tips on how to clock in some words per hour:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/4-tips-for-researchers-on-tackling-the-task-of-writing-a-research-paper\/\">Tackling the task of writing text<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">If this is the first time you\u2019re working on a scientific paper, here\u2019s what you could do to put together a good one:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/5-practical-tips-for-writing-your-first-scientific-paper-download-publication-schedule-planner\/\">5 Practical tips for writing your first scientific paper<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"first-a\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Outline of a research paper<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">It is always a useful endeavor to create an outline or inventory of the things that would go into your research paper. We have a ready reckoner on how you can do that. Watch this video for some excellent ideas:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-1\"><a href=\"#first-a\"><iframe class=\"media-youtube-player\" title=\"How to create an outline for your research paper\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MEQlqWAPD9A?wmode=opaque\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Video of How to create an outline for your research paper<\/iframe> <\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"first-b\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Keep sub-topics and references ready\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Before you begin writing your paper, it is a good idea to collect an initial set of references\u00a0to match the various topics and sub-topics to be covered in the paper. This way, you will not waste time balancing writing ideas and references, once you start writing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">What should you be including as references in your paper? This is a query we received, and here\u2019s our answer:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/what-should-be-included-as-references-in-my-paper\/\">What should be included as references in my paper?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">One of our readers asked us to help identify what a comprehensive citation list should include. Here\u2019s how we responded:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/what-does-a-comprehensive-citation-list-include\/\">What does a comprehensive citation list include?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Picture this: As part of preparing for your literature review, you have been reading a fascinating article that has some useful pointers for your work. The article cites some primary resources that you would like to use for your own work. How does one cite primary sources that one comes across in a secondary resource? Read on to find out:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/should-i-cite-the-primary-sources-if-i-have-come-across-them-in-a-secondary-source\/\">Should I cite the primary source if I have come across them in a secondary source<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Similarly, the article also has references that you would like to draw on. How does one go about this? Here\u2019s what we have to say:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-should-i-cite-a-reference-that-i-found-in-a-paper\/\">How should I cite a reference that I found in a paper?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Authorial responsibility in citing sources is an ethical aspect of publishing that all authors must understand well. Here\u2019s a query that we received on this aspect of publishing:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/what-is-an-authors-responsibility-while-citing-sources\/\">What is an author\u2019s responsibility while citing sources?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Is there a minimum or a maximum number of references that papers should have? Find out what the standard numbers of references in a paper are:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/what-is-the-standard-number-of-references-a-paper-should-have\/\">What is the standard number of references a paper should have?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"second\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">2. Getting the title of your research paper right<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">A good title grabs attention like none other. Make sure that your title is catchy and informative, all at once. Allow your title to\u00a0pique your readers\u2019 curiosity or even make a statement. Here are some easy-to-follow tips to come up with a great title for your research paper.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Is it fair to judge a book by its cover? Unfortunately, that\u2019s how most people decide if they\u2019d like to read your article. Fortunately, there\u2019s something you can do about it! Read on to read some basic tips on writing a good title for your research paper:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><span class=\"MsoHyperlink\" style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/3-basic-tips-on-writing-a-good-research-paper-title\/\">3 Basic tips on writing a good research paper title<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">I hope you found the tips useful. Writing a good title for a research paper comprises a few basic steps as well. Here are a bunch of steps that you should follow to writing a good research paper title:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/5-simple-steps-to-write-a-good-research-paper-title\/\">5 Simple steps to write a good research paper title<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Let us round it off with some more quick tips with examples of getting the title of your research paper right:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/quick-tips-to-help-you-get-the-title-of-your-research-paper-right\/\">Quick tips to help you get the title of your research paper right<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">One of our readers sent in a query that is pertinent to all of us &#8212; how to write the title and introduction to a research paper. Often, readers (including journal editors) read the title and the first passage and then decide whether they want to read any further. So, make sure your work grabs attention:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/can-you-help-me-write-the-title-and-introduction-of-my-research-paper\/\">Can you help me write the title and introduction of my research paper?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">A good title hits like a bullet, is descriptive, yet crisp. We also have a video to guide you through the process of creating a title for your research paper. Here goes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-2\"><iframe class=\"media-youtube-player\" title=\"Research title\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SgO7i4azcs8?wmode=opaque\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Video of Research title<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"third\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">3. Writing the abstract of your research paper<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">A good abstract is one that not only succinctly summarizes your paper but also eggs your readers to read on. It provides a broad overview of your paper in an easy-to-grasp manner. Here\u2019s more on what your abstract should read like:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Writing an abstract is like giving a glimpse of your research paper in a short paragraph. What are the components that go into writing a good abstract? Here\u2019s a 10-step guide to writing a good abstract:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/a-10-step-guide-to-make-your-research-paper-abstract-more-effective\/\">A 10-step guide to making your research paper abstract more effective<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Gone are the days when tough prose was the only way to express research work. With the coming of easy-to-use technology and innovative ways of explaining science, graphical and video abstracts are becoming increasingly popular. Find out more about innovative ways of putting together your abstract:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/the-coming-of-age-of-the-abstract-in-scientific-writing-graphical-and-video-abstracts\/\">The coming of age of the abstract in scientific writing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Want to learn the secret to writing a great abstract for a research paper in 3 minutes? Here\u2019s a video that unravels tips that you could make use of:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-3\"><iframe class=\"media-youtube-player\" title=\"11 tips for writing an effective abstract\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NS81ihxdMx8?wmode=opaque\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Video of 11 tips for writing an effective abstract<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Often times, abstracts differ according to the broad field of study that you work in. One of our readers sent in a query about writing an abstract for a social sciences or humanities paper. Find out more on how you can tailor-make your abstract here:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-to-write-the-abstract-for-a-social-sciences-or-humanities-paper\/\">How to write the abstract for a social sciences or humanities paper?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Is it possible for a research paper to be written without an abstract added to it? Here\u2019s what our publication expert has to say:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/can-a-paper-be-published-without-an-abstract\/\">Can a paper be published without an abstract?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Is there a fundamental difference between an abstract and a synopsis? How do they differ from each other? If you too are baffled like one of our readers was, read the response to this question:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-abstract-and-a-synopsis-for-a-biological-science-research-paper\/\">What is the difference between an abstract and a synopsis for a biological science research paper<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">What are the ethics of converting a conference abstract and paper in two different journals? Is this an acceptable norm? Join in to read our reflections on this:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/is-it-acceptable-to-publish-a-conference-abstract-and-an-article-based-on-it-in-two-different-journals\/\">Is it acceptable to publish a conference abstract and an article based on it in two different journals?<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Are you still unsure of the importance of writing an effective abstract? This case study will surely convince you:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/the-need-to-write-an-effective-abstract-a-case-study\/\">The need to write an effective abstract: A case study<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fourth\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>4. How to structure an original research paper (IMRAD)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">The IMRAD is a passkey to the structure and function of a good research paper. Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion &#8212; these are the key components of a good paper. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">What<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>is<\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> the IMRAD structure and its components?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">This 2-minute video tells you more about what each section of your paper\u00a0should include and how the sections should be organized: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tSkb7KZ5yw0?ecver=1\" width=\"635\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Have you felt too cluttered in your head and found it hard to grasp what you should focus on while writing your paper? Delineating the most important ideas and knowing which ideas go where is crucial for a good research paper. Here\u2019s an excellent article to guide you on the IMRAD structure:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/manuscript-structure-how-to-convey-your-most-important-ideas-through-your-paper\/\">How to convey your most important ideas through your paper<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">The introductory abstract tells you the gist of the research paper, hooking you on to it but keeping the suspense alive:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/i-want-to-write-an-introductory-abstract-before-writing-a-manuscript-how-do-i-go-about-it\/\">I want to write an introductory abstract before writing a manuscript. How do I go about it?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">How you write your introduction sets the tone of your paper. And the section that follows introduction is the one where you become all descriptive. For some great tips on writing the introduction and methods section to your paper, read on:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/the-secret-to-writing-the-introduction-and-methods-section-of-a-manuscript\/\">The secret to writing the introduction and methods section of a manuscript<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Establishing the end result is extremely important once you\u2019ve got the readers hooked on to your research paper. And what these results imply, what are the limitations of the study, etc.\u00a0is what constitutes the discussion section. So the results and discussion section of your manuscript are as important as a good introduction and body:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/the-secret-to-writing-the-results-and-discussion-sections-of-a-manuscript\/\">The secret to writing the results and discussion section of a manuscript<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"fifth\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">5. How is a research paper formatted<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Formatting your research paper can help you present your research in an accessible, discernible manner. Formatting adds or takes away layers from your written work, and good formatting accentuates the key ideas of your paper.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Capturing research data is an art, be it in words or in an artwork. Tables and figures are often the more communicative of the mediums to establish facts, provide comparisons, or state data. Here are some tips on how to use tables and figures effectively:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/tips-on-effective-use-of-tables-and-figures-in-research-papers\/\">Tips on effective use of tables and figures in research papers<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">As we have already attuned ourselves to various kinds of data representations, how do you zero in on the best format? Find out more here:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/choose-the-best-format-for-presenting-your-research-data-tables-figures-and-text\/\">Choose the best format for presenting your research data<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Do you find it difficult to present your data effectively in the form of tables and figures? We have some handy guidelines for you:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/6-easy-guidelines-for-preparing-tables-and-figures-for-a-research-manuscript\/\">6 Easy guidelines for preparing tables and figures for a research manuscript<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span id=\"sixth\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">6. How should you reference your research paper?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Usually, referencing styles are prescribed by the journal or your place of submission. As you may already know, there are numerous referencing styles that help present the works you have referred to, in a concise, stylized manner.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"sixth-a\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Which style should you pick for referencing?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">There are numerous stylistic formats in which your research papers and writing can be drafted. The American Psychological Association (APA) is one among the many bodies which prescribe referencing formats for academic works.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Here\u2019s a link that allows you to understand what the APA style sheet is:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/apa-style-cheat-sheet-how-to-cite-a-journal-article-using-apa-style\/\">How to cite a journal article using APA style?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Have you comes across research works that involve more than one author? If the number of authors is above three, you would have noticed that the phrase \u2018et al.\u2019 is used. You would have wondered what the rules are around using the phrase. Here\u2019s an article that sheds light on when and how you can use et al.<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/using-et-al-for-in-text-citations-in-research-papers\/\">Using et al for in-text citations in research papers<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">You were just introduced to a style of referencing. You would have noticed that there are various editions of such referencing formats, prescribing the style sheet. How are the style manuals updated with every version? Find out more:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-are-style-manuals-updated\/\">How are style manuals updated<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">If your research work has legends and illustrations, graphs and pictorial representations, how would you go about referencing them? Here\u2019s a look at how major style guides advice on multiple illustrations:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/4-major-style-guides-on-labeling-composite-or-multi-part-illustrations\/\">4 Major style guides on labeling composite or multi-part illustrations<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">We have some interesting comparison of the styles of scientific publishing in English and Chinese! Find out more here:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/the-style-of-scientific-manuscripts-published-in-chinese-and-english-in-addition-to-language-is-quite-different\/\">The style of scientific manuscripts published in Chinese and English in addition to language is quite different<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Avoid grammar and writing mistakes in your writing Grasping citation styles is usually a matter of practice. How do you format an article using a particular style? Similarly, how do you steer clear of plagiarism by citing right? Read on to find out:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/how-to-format-an-article-using-apa-style\/\">How to format an article using APA style<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/what-citation-style-should-i-use-to-avoid-unintentional-plagiarism\/\">What citation style should I use to avoid unintentional plagiarism?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"seventh\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">7. Avoid grammar and writing mistakes in your writing <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Can you understand this sentence: \u201cHe telephoned asking me to come next Sunday today\u201d? Language is the medium to convey your ideas to your readers, so writing an error-free paper is essential. A badly written paper could potentially lead to journal rejection. So here are some quick and easy tips to avoid grammar and writing related mistakes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Grammar eludes many authors. Should you or should you not add a comma after \u201cetc.\u201d? Read on to find out:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><span class=\"MsoHyperlink\" style=\"color: blue;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/research-paper-comma-after-etc-at-the-end-of-a-sentence\/\">Comma after etc. at the end of a sentence<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Did you write the paper or is the paper written by you? Confused? Active and passive voices are both right but should be used appropriately. Here\u2019s what you should be using in research writing:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/using-the-active-and-passive-voice-in-research-writing\/\">Using the active and passive voice in research writing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Is it alright to use \u2018I\u2019 when you write your research paper, or is it too informal and not scientific enough? Here is some guidance on that: <\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/is-it-acceptable-to-use-first-person-pronouns-in-scientific-writing\/\">Is it acceptable to use first-person pronouns in scientific writing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Are all abbreviations Greek and Latin to you? Worry not, for our publication experts will tell you how you could use some Latin abbreviations in your research writing:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/scientific-writing-difference-between-e-g-i-e-and-namely\/\">Difference between eg., i.e., and namely<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">A lot of times, journal guidelines prescribe word limits for papers, and we tend to overshoot. Is there a knack to reduce the length of your paper without altering the meaning too much? Read on:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/10-tips-to-reduce-the-length-of-your-research-paper\/\">10 Tips to reduce the length of your research paper<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">What is the difference between the terms \u201cgender\u201d and \u201csex?\u201d How should you use these terms when you write your research paper? Our experts weigh in:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/should-i-use-the-word-sex-or-gender-in-my-scientific-research-paper\/\">Should I use the word sex or gender in my scientific research paper?<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Here\u2019s a quick look at how you can use commas, brackets, and dashes when you write your research paper:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/quick-tips-on-using-commas-brackets-and-dashes-in-a-research-paper\/\">Quick tips on using commas, brackets, and dashes in a research paper<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Writing clearly and crisply is half the battle won. But research writing process is fraught with difficulties since many researchers feel compelled to use jargon. Here are some tips on writing in simple and clear language:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/5-steps-to-simplifying-language-in-research-communication\/\">5 Steps to simplifying the language in research communication<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Let us round those tips off with an article for you on improving academic writing:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/language-tips-to-improve-academic-writing\/\">Language tips to improve academic writing<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"eight\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">8. How to keep your paper away from unethical practices<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Ethics are an integral aspect of research, so it is extremely important that your research and writing are rooted in good ethical practices. Read on to find out more about how we address ethics in research:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">If you are unaware of publication ethics, without<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\">\u00a0intending to plagiarize, you may accidentally stumble into the trap of plagiarism. This is called <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">accidental plagiarism. Authors who struggle with writing in English too fall prey to this. Plagiarism is often career-wrecking and can bring disrepute and shame. It is best to avoid any remote possibilities of accidental plagiarism. Here\u2019s how you can do that in 5 easy steps:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-4\"><iframe class=\"media-youtube-player\" title=\"Tips to avoid Accidental Plagiarism\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dma_sP2AEwU?wmode=opaque\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Video of Tips to avoid Accidental Plagiarism<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Find out an experienced journal editor\u2019s views on what constitutes plagiarism, and how you can be wary of this unethical practice:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-5\"><iframe class=\"media-youtube-player\" title=\"A global perspective on plagiarism\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KFaOOpvfVe0?wmode=opaque\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Video of A global perspective on plagiarism<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">So you decided to write a research paper drawing on your previous work. Are there any pitfalls here? There may be if you decide to copy parts of your previous paper. To avoid self-plagiarism, follow the guidelines below:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/whats-the-big-deal-about-self-plagiarism\/\">What\u2019s the big deal about self-plagiarism<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Is there a way of avoiding plagiarism? Well, yes! Paraphrase what you read and reference it clearly. Here is a great video on how you could paraphrase English text effectively:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"media-youtube-video media-element file-default media-youtube-6\"><iframe class=\"media-youtube-player\" title=\"How to paraphrase English text effectively\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRaZXopR1d4?wmode=opaque\" width=\"640\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">Video of How to paraphrase English text effectively<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Is paraphrasing necessary at all? What if you quote the original text, and then cite it? Would that amount to plagiarism? If you have these questions, then you should read what our experts have to say:<\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\"><a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/is-it-plagiarism-if-i-use-the-same-words-as-the-original-text-but-cite-the-source\/\">Is it plagiarism if I use the same words as the original text but cite the source?<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span id=\"eight\" style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"line-height: 115%;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;\">We hope our effort in putting together a curation on the norms and ways of academic and research writing helps you in tackling your everyday tryst with the world of academia and research and helps you in your journey to getting published in an international journal. Do drop us a message on what else you\u2019d like covered extensively like this, and we\u2019ll make sure it happens. 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