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Top 5 ethical considerations in research
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Top 5 ethical considerations in research

by Elizabeth Oommen George January 19, 2023

While research is based on the pillars of innovation, trust, and transparency, it also requires scientists and academics to abide by certain ethical considerations in research. The world is increasingly dependent on the scientific community to come up with solutions to global problems. When inaccurate or plagiarised results are published, …

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January 19, 2023
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9 Steps to writing a good research paper
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9 Steps to writing a good research paper

by Mary Oommen January 17, 2023

Writing a good research paper is not easy, but it is a crucial skill that PhD students and early career researcher need to develop. While the research, analysis, and field work may seem exciting and interesting many academics struggle with writing a good research paper. This is because knowing how …

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January 17, 2023
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Scientific writing style guides explained
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Scientific writing style guides explained

by Elizabeth Oommen George December 13, 2022

Researchers spend a great amount of time conducting research, carrying out lab work or field study, engaging in discussions with experts in their field and figuring out scientific writing styles. While it is important for researchers to continually gather new insights, gain diverse perspectives, and add to their knowledge, it …

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December 13, 2022
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Good publication practices: 6 essential steps for publication success
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Good publication practices: 6 essential steps for publication success

by Elizabeth Oommen George December 1, 2022

Most researchers face the challenge of having to balance different professional tasks; from conducting research to teaching, mentoring, and importantly publishing their work. Getting published is integral to grow your academic career; it helps you secure new research funding, opens up opportunities for future collaborations, and enhance your reputation as …

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December 1, 2022
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How to identify a predatory journal and steer clear of it
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How to identify a predatory journal and steer clear of it

by Elizabeth Oommen George November 29, 2022

The pressure to publish or perish is very real in the world of science and research. Students and researchers not only need to deliver novel, significant research, they also need to produce impeccable manuscripts that will be accepted by reputed journals. With the surge in the numbers of articles being …

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November 29, 2022
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3 Easy ways for researchers to improve their academic vocabulary
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3 Easy ways for researchers to improve their academic vocabulary

by Elizabeth Oommen George November 24, 2022

It is quite common to see PhD students and researchers be fairly comfortable with conversational English but then feel overwhelmed when it comes to using more academic vocabulary. It stands to reason that academic writing requires a degree of familiarity with academic and technical terms. And the sooner one is …

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November 24, 2022
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Know the difference: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
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Know the difference: Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing 

by Arushi Gupta November 23, 2022

An important part of any academic discussion is citations. It highlights the existing works on a particular topic, enabling readers to track relevant research1 to develop their arguments. Though the function of citation is simple, the learning process of correctly citing other articles can be challenging. There is an increased …

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November 23, 2022
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7 Tips to create the best research title for your paper
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7 Tips to create the best research paper title

by Elizabeth Oommen George November 11, 2022

According to an interesting estimate, researchers read more than 100 publications every year and spend long hours, weeks and months searching for and reading articles relevant to their field of study.1 While open access publishing and online repositories have made it easier to find articles, researchers still need to browse …

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November 11, 2022
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How to write a research paper outline: Simple steps for researchers

by Renu Bisht November 10, 2022

Research writing is an essential component of scholarly research that necessitates both academic and writing abilities on the part of the author(s). It is frequently regarded as an overwhelming task, particularly by those who are new to academic writing. If you are just getting started, you may ask, ‘Why do …

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November 10, 2022
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PhD thesis first draft: 8 practical writing tips for PhD students
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PhD thesis first draft: 8 practical writing tips for PhD students

by Jennifer Ulz November 9, 2022

Many early career researchers will agree that the most difficult step in writing a PhD thesis is getting started. Students often find themselves mentally unprepared to take on this challenge as most formal training revolves around conducting research with little focus on how to write a PhD thesis. Uncertainty about …

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November 9, 2022
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