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In fields like the humanities, one may face a choice of sources of information: original, firsthand accounts (primary sources) or interpretations of such events …
Primary vs secondary sources: Questions new researchers ask most
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Bias affects research, from the inception of the study to the research design and all the steps of the research process, as well as peer review and the publication and…
The crucial role of blinding to avoid bias in research and publication
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Here, we take a look at how to write a conclusion for your research paper and check some conclusion paragraph examples. 
How to write the conclusion section of your research paper
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The abstract is one of the most important and compelling components of a research paper. This post will explain the purpose of abstracts and how to write one.a
Everything you need to know to write a winning abstract for your research paper
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The ICMJE has put together guidelines and principles regarding the use of AI in conducting and reporting research. Let’s dive into the key recommendations in this…
The ICMJE recommendations on AI: Advice for authors and peer reviewers
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Learn in depth how to write plain-language summaries and know more about the strategies you can use to write them. 
Strategies to reach a wider audience using plain-language summaries
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This piece aims to raise awareness about paper mills, tracing its origins and modus operandi, and bringing to light the red flags researchers should be wary of.
For an academic, the significance of both reading and writing literature reviews cannot be overstated. Writing effective literature reviews needs precision, clarity, and…
To mark the occasion of World Health Day, we speak with patient expert Clarinda Cerejo to understand how medical researchers can involve patients in the research and…
Research misconduct translates into a colossal wastage of resources and distortion of the foundation of evidence. Several international guidelines on good research…