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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: 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 are the limitations of a study and how to write them?

  • Asked on May 19, 2019

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The limitations of a study are its flaws or shortcomings which could be the result of…

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Q: What do the terms "lead author" and "co-author" mean?

Detailed question-Who can qualify to be the lead author of a paper? Who can be a co-author? What do these terms exactly refer to?
  • Asked on December 12, 2014

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In a research paper with multiple authors, one author is designated as the lead author. He/she:

Takes the overall responsibility for…
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Q: How to draft the authorship contribution statement

Detailed question-The journal requires that I should provide an "Authorship Contribution" statement when I submit my paper. But the journal website does not provide any template or…
  • Asked on May 26, 2015

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Many journals ask for a statement mentioning the individual contributions of authors in a multi-author paper. While some journals provide…

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Q: How to write a problem statement for my research?

Detailed question-How can I write a good problem statement for my research paper? The topic is food safety in the school feeding scheme.

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A research problem is an area of concern or a gap in the existing knowledge that points to the need for further understanding and…

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Q: What is the importance of research ethics?

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Research ethics are moral principles that guide researchers to conduct and report research without deception or intention to harm the…

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Q: What is a concept paper?

Detailed question-I am a Masters student and for our final output for the Methods of Research subject, we are to submit a concept paper.

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An academic concept paper is a brief summary of a research project written by a university student who is about to conduct a certain research. It outlines the project…

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Q: What are post-hoc analyses?

Detailed question-Are post-hoc studies analysis of pooled data from previously carried out clinical trials? Or are they clinical trials conducted on specific efficacy or safety parameter…

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A post-hoc analysis involves looking at the data after a study has been concluded, and trying to find patterns that were not primary…

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