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2. Analysis of Stylistic and Grammatical Errors in PhD Students' Research Paper Manuscripts.
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Lengálová, Anežka
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RESEARCH papers (Students) ,DOCTORAL students ,REPORT writing ,ACADEMIC discourse ,ORTHOGRAPHY & spelling ,NATIVE language ,MANUSCRIPTS - Abstract
The ability to publish research papers is a must for scientists nowadays. Ideally, at the very beginning of their career, young researchers, PhD students, should be instructed in writing research papers and should get feedback on their texts. In this study, the first manuscripts from 22 doctoral students, non-native English speakers, 223 pages were analysed for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. For each type of error and each student, the average per page was calculated. The most frequent errors were identified in using articles, formal features, missing information, and the use of inappropriate words. Individual students showed significantly different levels, which reflected their previous language training and the approach (responsibility) to completing the task. The results will be used to modify the course in Academic Writing (more attention paid to the most frequent errors) and individual work with students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance the writing of english academic papers by non-native english-speaking medical students - the educational application of ChatGPT
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Jiakun Li, Hui Zong, Erman Wu, Rongrong Wu, Zhufeng Peng, Jing Zhao, Lu Yang, Hong Xie, and Bairong Shen
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Large language model ,ChatGPT ,Medical education ,Medical english ,Academic writing ,Special aspects of education ,LC8-6691 ,Medicine - Abstract
Abstract Background Academic paper writing holds significant importance in the education of medical students, and poses a clear challenge for those whose first language is not English. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of employing large language models, particularly ChatGPT, in improving the English academic writing skills of these students. Methods A cohort of 25 third-year medical students from China was recruited. The study consisted of two stages. Firstly, the students were asked to write a mini paper. Secondly, the students were asked to revise the mini paper using ChatGPT within two weeks. The evaluation of the mini papers focused on three key dimensions, including structure, logic, and language. The evaluation method incorporated both manual scoring and AI scoring utilizing the ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 models. Additionally, we employed a questionnaire to gather feedback on students’ experience in using ChatGPT. Results After implementing ChatGPT for writing assistance, there was a notable increase in manual scoring by 4.23 points. Similarly, AI scoring based on the ChatGPT-3.5 model showed an increase of 4.82 points, while the ChatGPT-4 model showed an increase of 3.84 points. These results highlight the potential of large language models in supporting academic writing. Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between manual scoring and ChatGPT-4 scoring, indicating the potential of ChatGPT-4 to assist teachers in the grading process. Feedback from the questionnaire indicated a generally positive response from students, with 92% acknowledging an improvement in the quality of their writing, 84% noting advancements in their language skills, and 76% recognizing the contribution of ChatGPT in supporting academic research. Conclusion The study highlighted the efficacy of large language models like ChatGPT in augmenting the English academic writing proficiency of non-native speakers in medical education. Furthermore, it illustrated the potential of these models to make a contribution to the educational evaluation process, particularly in environments where English is not the primary language.
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- 2024
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4. Trust, but Verify: Students’ Reflections on Using Artificial Intelligence in Written Assignments
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Lepik, Krista, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Prates, Raquel Oliveira, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, Kurbanoğlu, Serap, editor, Špiranec, Sonja, editor, Boustany, Joumana, editor, Ünal, Yurdagül, editor, Şencan, İpek, editor, Kos, Denis, editor, Grassian, Esther, editor, Mizrachi, Diane, editor, and Roy, Loriene, editor
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- 2024
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5. Lecturers’ Practices and Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Feedback in the Assessment of Academic Writing in Hong Kong
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Lo, Noble, Chan, Sumie, Ma, Will W. K., Series Editor, TSO, Anna Wing Bo, editor, NG, Steven Kwan Keung, editor, LAW, Locky, editor, and BAI, Tiffany Shurui, editor
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- 2023
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6. Formulaic Sequences and Meta-Discourse Markers in Applied Linguistics Research Papers. A cross-linguistic corpus-based analysis of native and non-native authors’ published articles
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Tarek Assassi and Kenza Merghmi
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metadiscourse markers ,formulaic language ,academic writing ,Social Sciences ,Economics as a science ,HB71-74 - Abstract
Metadiscourse markers and their importance to academic writing are essential research subjects nowadays. The current corpus-based study aims at identifying interactional and interactive metadiscourse markers in terms of frequency and function in the abstract section of published research articles in applied linguistics developed by Algerian, Saudi, and Native researchers. 20 research articles for each group, with a total of 60 articles have been randomly selected and compiled as the research corpus for this study, then analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using AntConc.3.2.4 relying on Hyland’s classification of metadiscourse markers. As a comparative study, the research considered the abstracts written by natives as a benchmark and attempted to find an answer to the main inquiry related to the frequency of use of metadiscourse devices by Algerian and Saudi researchers in comparison to their Native counterparts. The main research results showed how close were Algerian abstracts to native ones in terms of using endophorics, frame markers, code glosses, hedges, attitude markers, and self-mentions. While Saudi abstracts were close to the benchmark only in two markers that are transitions and engagement markers. The rest of the devices were shown to be far from the native norm in both cases. The findings also revealed that the use of metadiscourse markers is not the only indicator of papers’ publication rate in indexed journals by comparing the corpus analysis results to the source of the articles (journals), to find that even if Algerian researchers publish less in high indexed journals in comparison to Saudis, they are still closer in using markers to the natives as a benchmark.
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- 2023
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7. Barriers to writing research papers and getting them published, as perceived by Turkish physicians – a cross sectional study
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Rabia Gönül Sezer Yamanel, Pınar Kumru, Semra Kayataş Eser, and Ayşenur Celayir
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academic writing ,language barriers ,English as a ,Academies and learned societies ,AS1-945 ,Bibliography. Library science. Information resources - Abstract
Background: Many physicians in Turkey are both clinicians and researchers, and publishing their research contributes to better patient care as well as to career advancement.Objective: To identify the barriers faced by Turkish physicians to writing research papers and getting them published.Methods: Respondents were asked, through eight multiple-choice questions, about the difficulties they faced in writing research papers and in getting them published in journals. We also searched published literature for accounts of similar difficulties and answers to the question ‘What is your purpose in writing scientific publications?’Results: A total of 18% (155 of 871) of physicians completed the questionnaire. About the difficulties faced in writing, 82 out of the 155 participants, or 57%, reported problems in finding financial support; 58 (40%), in obtaining required permissions and clearances; 65 (45%), in acquiring relevant skills, especially those related to data analysis or statistics; and 42 (29%), in language-related skills. About the difficulties in getting their papers published in journals, 85 (60%) said that they tried to overcome the difficulties by searching for appropriate solutions on the internet; 66 (47%) sought help from experienced colleagues; and 47 (33%) needed professional help in English translation and editing. Need for financial support was reported by a significantly (p = 0.04) larger proportion of associate professors or full professors (69%) than that of residents (47%) and fellows (45%).Conclusion: The main problems that Turkish physicians face in preparing scientific manuscripts were lack of financial support, inadequate knowledge of data analysis and statistics, and the paperwork involved in obtaining required approvals and permissions—problems that were common to the departments of internal medicine and of surgery. The primary motivation for writing and publishing was career advancement, especially through promotion to a higher academic rank.
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- 2021
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8. Information and argument patterns in the Introduction sections of sociology research papers
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Wei-Ning Cheng and Christopher Soo Guan Khoo
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Academic writing ,Argument structure ,Argument structure analysis ,Argumentation ,Academic argument ,Language and Literature ,Philology. Linguistics ,P1-1091 - Abstract
This study analysed the information-argument structure of the Introduction sections of sociology research papers, to identify differences across three types of sociology research: Investigative research, Development and Evaluation research, and Descriptive research. The information-argument analysis framework bears some resemblance to rhetorical structure frameworks following Swales’ CARS model, but focuses on the argumentative aspect of text and how information is used to support argument claims. The coding scheme specifies information types, subdivided into those that imply an argument claim and those that play the role of argument support. Seventy papers were sampled from ten sociology journals for analysis. Sequential association rule mining was used to identify sequential information-argument patterns. The study identified significant differences in information-argument profile across the three types of research papers, as well as differences in sequential patterns. Methodology contributions of the paper include the coding scheme for information-argument types in research papers, and the method of analysing sequential patterns.
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- 2022
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9. Citation practices in college students' paper writing: a case study
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citation practices ,Academic writing ,student paper - Abstract
本研究は日本の大学2 回生が初めて書く英語によるアカデミックペーパーにおいて、文献参照をどのように行っているかを分析したものである。分析には先行研究で提示された5種類の指標を用いた。その指標とはcitation category, integral/non-integral, reportingstructure, rhetorical functions, writer’s stance である。その結果、対象ペーパーの全体の傾向は、同じく学生のペーパーを対象とした類似研究とほぼ共通した特徴を示していることが分かった。また、ライティング経験がより高い対象を分析した先行研究とは、若干の相違点が認められた。
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- 2023
10. An Assessment of Substitute Words in the Context of Academic Writing Proposed by Pre-trained and Specific Word Embedding Models
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Goh, Chooi Ling, Lepage, Yves, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Kotenko, Igor, Editorial Board Member, Prates, Raquel Oliveira, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, Nguyen, Le-Minh, editor, Phan, Xuan-Hieu, editor, Hasida, Kôiti, editor, and Tojo, Satoshi, editor
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- 2020
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11. "Keep it simple": the introductions of Veterinary Medicine academic papers.
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Petry Radünz, Amanda and Scotta Cabral, Sara Regina
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VETERINARY medicine ,ENGLISH language writing ,ACADEMIC discourse ,SCHOLARLY publishing ,TAXICABS - Abstract
Copyright of Calidoscópio is the property of Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2022
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12. ELT RESEARCH PAPERS AS AUTHENTIC MATERIALS IN TEACHING RESEARCH-BASED ARTICLE WRITING: A CASE IN INDONESIAN CONTEXT
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M. Ali Ghufron
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authentic materials ,ELT research paper ,research-based article writing ,academic writing ,Special aspects of education ,LC8-6691 ,Language and Literature - Abstract
There are strong shreds of evidence that the choice of instructional materials has large effects on students’ achievement. This study was to assess the efficacy of using ELT research papers as authentic materials in teaching research-based article writing. This study was aimed at revealing whether or not there is a significant difference in students’ writing skill in terms of ELT research paper writing between the students who were taught by using ELT research papers as authentic materials and those who were taught by using textbook materials provided by the faculty. This study belongs to a quasi-experimental study with an experimental and control group pretest-posttest design. The population of this study was 75 students from the fourth semester of English Education Study Program of IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro, East Java, Indonesia. The sample was selected through cluster random sampling and consisted of 50 students that were divided into two groups. The instrument used to collect the data was a writing test. Consequently, normality and homogeneity of the data were tested. A t-test was used to compare the mean of the two groups. The hypothesis was designed and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that there is a significant difference in students’ academic writing skill between the students who were taught by using the ELT research papers as authentic materials and those who were taught by using textbook materials. The t-test revealed that t-value is higher than t-table (6.07>2.01). Therefore it is concluded that the authentic instructional materials could significantly improve students’ academic writing skill.
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- 2017
13. Stance-taking linguistic markers in literary-analysis papers used by undergraduate students of a Philippine state university
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Ryan Glenn C. Conda
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academic writing ,authorial presence ,linguistic markers ,metadiscourse ,stance markers ,English language ,PE1-3729 - Abstract
Stance-taking is one aspect of academic-writing conventions that college students need to attend to in order to improve their scholarly writing. Stance includes the ways writers express their value judgments and attitudes to forward a proposition and be aligned with other authors in the field (Biber, Johansson, Leech, Conrad, & Finegan, 1999; Du Bois, 2007). This study aims to describe the ways students establish their stance in their literary-analysis papers. While most researchers on stance-taking followed Hyland’s (2005, 2010) framework, it cannot be denied that nuances appear in the ever-evolving dynamics of writing as a social act from authors. While Hyland’s framework is heavily informed by a bulk of data involving advanced and published researchers only, the present study followed Aull and Lancaster’s (2014) framework as this is informed by rather inclusive research data from amateur to advanced writers. The researcher examined the stance-taking linguistic markers used in the literary-analysis papers through the following: expressing commitment (use of hedges and boosters), reformulating and exemplifying (use of code glosses), and expressing concession and contrast (use of adversative or contrast connectors). Nine recorded interviews and 58 literary-analysis papers written by college students from a Philippine state university served as research data. Findings revealed that students used more boosters to express commitment to their claims, which would increase their authorial presence in the essays. Most of the time, the students used code glosses, boosters, and adversative or contrast markers to evidentialize their claims and refer to other authors in order to align themselves and eventually reveal their position on the topic(s) they discuss. The students, however, have limited understanding of the functions of stance-taking as they reasoned that these are only used to sound more convincing and persuasive. The study recommends the explicit instruction of linguistic markers of stance and their functions so that students can expand their rhetorical options for academic writing.
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- 2019
14. Could I Write Like Carol Weiss?
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Høydal, Øyunn Syrstad
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- 2024
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15. Bridging the Digital Gap in Academic Writing and Information Management: The Case of Humanities Students
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Stepanchuk, Yulia A., Barbosa, Simone Diniz Junqueira, Editorial Board Member, Filipe, Joaquim, Editorial Board Member, Ghosh, Ashish, Editorial Board Member, Kotenko, Igor, Editorial Board Member, Zhou, Lizhu, Editorial Board Member, Alexandrov, Daniel A., editor, Boukhanovsky, Alexander V., editor, Chugunov, Andrei V., editor, Kabanov, Yury, editor, Koltsova, Olessia, editor, and Musabirov, Ilya, editor
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- 2019
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16. Use of the Concept Mapping Strategy to Improve Academic Writing
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Pribadi, Benny Agus, Spector, J. Michael, Series editor, Bishop, M.J., Series editor, Ifenthaler, Dirk, Series editor, Persichitte, Kay A., editor, Suparman, Atwi, editor, and Spector, Michael, editor
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- 2018
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17. Writing Your Psychology Research Paper
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BALDWIN, SCOTT A. and BALDWIN, SCOTT A.
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- 2017
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18. A comparative analysis of interactional metadiscourse markers in the Introduction and Conclusion sections of mechanical and electrical engineering research papers
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Masoomeh Estaji and Roya Vafaeimehr
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Metadiscourse markers ,Interactional features ,Research papers ,Academic writing ,Mechanical engineering ,Electerical engineering ,Education (General) ,L7-991 ,Language. Linguistic theory. Comparative grammar ,P101-410 - Abstract
Academic writing, particularly writing research articles, is an indispensable part of every major in higher education. Hyland (2004) argued that a valuable means of exploring academic writing, and comparing the rhetorical features and preferences of different discourse communities, is through the metadiscourse analysis of the text. The present study examines the differences in the use, type, and frequency of interactional metadiscourse markers in the introduction and conclusion sections of research papers across the two disciplines of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. To this end, 42 research articles (21 Mechanical and 21 Electrical Engineering) written by English native speakers were randomly selected from two major international journals. The current study made use of Hyland’s (2005) model for analyzing the interactional metadiscourse markers used in the selected corpus, consisting of 41484 words. To analyze the data, the frequency, patterns of use, and type of interactional metadiscourse markers were elicited both through a manual corpus analysis and concordance package. Furthermore, to examine whether there is any significant difference in the use of metadiscourse markers in the introduction and conclusion sections of these papers, a Chi-square analysis was run. The results of the quantitative analysis revealed that although there were some minor differences in the frequency and type of these metadiscourse markers, there was no statistically significant difference across the disciplines, which can be attributed to the close nature of these fields. The findings of this study may render some pedagogical implications for ESP courses and especially writing research papers.
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- 2015
19. How to Get a Paper Published in Academic Journals: The Untold Story
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Ganesh Jaganathan and Ganesh Jaganathan
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- Academic writing, Scholarly publishing
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This book provides complete coverage of the logical thinking, the performance of experiments, and the data analysis that is involved in the writing of a paper, as well as the actual writing of it. More specifically, it includes details about improving writing and a step-by-step guide illustrating the process of thinking, writing, and polishing the paper regardless of major. Simple examples are given to help understand the complexity of writing and pinpoint what aspects journals look for in papers. The last few chapters include common mistakes and frequently occurring problems in data analysis and writing and how to rectify them. For students from undergraduate to PhD levels and those new to publishing a paper in international journals or struggling to write one, the contents of this book are invaluable. It is also beneficial to those aiming to write and publish in English if it is not their first language.
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- 2024
20. College Research Papers For Dummies
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Joe Giampalmi and Joe Giampalmi
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- Research--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Report writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Academic writing
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Get ready to take on your first college research paper like a pro Just got assigned your first college research paper? Don't sweat it! College Research Papers For Dummies has your back with the perfect companion to these not-as-hard-as-they-look assignments. Discover how to research, argue, problem-solve, analyze, and synthesize your way through even the densest material. Find out how to best revise and rework your paper until it's a polished gem. Plus, get some quick tips on higher-level research papers, such as literature reviews and white papers. Accurately cite references using APA, MLA, and Chicago styles Take advantage of all the resources available to you as you write your first research paper, from your university's library databases to your local college center's support services Develop common research paper writing techniques, including argumentation, research questions, and thesis statements Don't wait until the night before your paper is due! Grab a copy of College Research Papers For Dummies today and ace that first research paper like we all know you can.
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- 2023
21. How to Write a Research Paper
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Talcott, Paul
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publishing ,academic writing ,300 Sozialwissenschaften::370 Bildung und Erziehung::378 Hochschulbildung ,structure ,300 Sozialwissenschaften::300 Sozialwissenschaften, Soziologie::300 Sozialwissenschaften ,research paper - Abstract
This document is a guide for writers of social scientific articles based on empirical research, including course papers and theses as well as conference papers, discussion/working papers, journal articles, book chapters, and monographs. It offers tips for structuring research articles and tailoring them to specific audiences, warns of common mistakes, and allows insights from an experienced editor into what the most important elements are for a successful publication.
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- 2022
22. INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL IN ACADEMIC PAPER
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M. N. Mileyeva
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academic writing ,written scientific communication ,intercultural interaction ,typology of cultures ,national and international ,lingua franca ,Education - Abstract
The author considers the significance of teaching post-graduate students the module of written scientific communication to avoid problems facing them in future publishing career. The notion ‘academic writing’ is interpreted as the key to realizing national differences in intercultural written interaction. The author highlights the inevitable interference of the English scientific language and the native language of a researcher, the international part of a modern academic paper being English as lingua franca. Typology of cultures helps to explain possible misunderstanding in reading academic papers. Linguistico-culturological analysis of several scientific articles written in English by investigators from various countries allows the author to conclude that any researcher writes in English under unconscious domination of his national features.
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- 2018
23. A Student Guide to Writing Research Reports, Papers, Theses and Dissertations
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Cathal Ó Siochrú and Cathal Ó Siochrú
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- Dissertations, Academic--Authorship, Academic writing
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This useful guide for students combines all the guidance, advice and key tips needed to write successful research reports, theses or dissertations, exploring, in detail, each of the elements involved in writing an academic paper. The book will guide you through all the key sections of a report including the introduction, literature review, method, results, discussion and more. Each chapter contains instructions and advice aimed at three different levels of report writing experience – ‘The basics'covers the basic purpose and structure of each section as well as the most common mistakes, ‘Refinements'helps you to develop your report writing skills beyond the basics, adding polish and depth, and ‘Advanced'offers advice and insight into the most complex issues in report writing. In addition to the guidance, there are examples to show you the principles of report writing in action and exercises which allow you to test your understanding as you learn.An essential reference for any student writing an academic paper, A Student Guide to Writing Research Reports, Papers, Theses and Dissertations is the ideal resource to be used as part of your independent study or when working with a supervisor.
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- 2022
24. Writing an Academic Paper in English : Intermediate Level
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Adrian Wallwork and Adrian Wallwork
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- Academic writing, English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers
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This book is for university students, with at least a mid-intermediate level of English. It can be used as part of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, either alone or with the companion volume Giving an Academic Presentation in English. The chapters are independent so that EAP teachers and students can choose those sections that best fit their needs. This means that a course can range from a minimum of 20 hours, up to 60 hours or more. There is an introductory chapter that includes what role academics play in today's world, where success is not just measured in terms of paper output but also involvement in interdisciplinary projects and supporting society at large. Each chapter covers a particular section of a paper (Abstract, Introduction, Methods etc) and begins with a discussion exercise on what the exact purpose of each section is. This purpose is also highlighted by comparisons with non-academic situations where similar skills are required. There are many examples and templates – none of which are lengthy or complex - but which are designed to highlight key points. Students learn what style to adopt (we vs impersonal), the correct tenses to use in each section, typical mistakes, and useful phrases. The course is highly practical and is also designed to be fun to use. Other books in the series: Giving an Academic Presentation in English Essential English Grammar and Communication Strategies Adrian Wallwork is the author of more than 40 ELT and EAP textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhD students and researchers from around 50 countries to write research papers and give presentations. He is also the co-founder of e4ac.com, an editing agency for non-native English-speaking researchers.
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- 2022
25. How Should I Write a Research Paper?
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Ayo, Stephano L.
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REPORT writing ,ACADEMIC discourse ,SCHOLARLY publishing ,GRADUATE students - Abstract
How Should I Write a Research Paper? This article analyses the necessary techniques, skills, and procedures of writing an academic or a research paper. Further, the article examines the criteria, and essential components of a good research paper. By focusing on the contemporary debates and discussion on academic writing and publishing, this article acts as a platform to realise the challenges associated with this crucial endeavor in the academic arena. The article also reveals the need to teach academic writing to graduates, and postgraduate students. The author uses written sources to analyse and synthesize important skills and procedures required to write a good academic paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
26. Deconstructing applied linguistics conference paper titles: A syntactic analysis
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Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful and Christopher Ankomah
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applied linguistics,compound unit title,conference papers ,syntactic configuration ,title style ,050101 languages & linguistics ,Linguistics and Language ,media_common.quotation_subject ,05 social sciences ,Phrase structure rules ,Applied linguistics ,Syntax ,Punctuation ,Language and Linguistics ,Noun phrase ,Linguistics ,Education ,03 medical and health sciences ,Social ,0302 clinical medicine ,030202 anesthesiology ,Noun ,Academic writing ,Rhetorical question ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,Psychology ,Sosyal ,media_common - Abstract
Following Swales’ (1990) influential study on research article (RA) introductions, some attention has increasingly been paid to other rhetorical units of both expert and learners’ writing, including titles. A key and effective discursive means through which titles are constructed and presented is the syntactic configuration. The present study, thus, investigates the syntactic structures employed by authors of conference paper titles (CPTs) in Applied Linguistics. A qualitative content analysis was employed to study a corpus of 592 CPTs from a popular conference for researchers, scholars, and practitioners of Applied Linguistics worldwide, supported by some descriptive statistics. The analysis of data study identified three main title styles: Single Unit Title, Compound Unit Title, and Complex Unit Title. The analysis showed that, out of these three title styles, Compound Unit Titles were preferred by researchers. Further, the colon was the dominantly used punctuation mark in separating the components of Compound Unit titles. The final point was that authors preferred prepositional phrases in the post modification of the noun phrase structure of CPTs. The findings of this study have implications for the scholarship on titlelogy, academic writing pedagogy as well as further research.
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- 2020
27. Barriers to writing research papers and getting them published, as perceived by Turkish physicians – a cross sectional study
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Sezer Yamanel, Rabia Gönül, Kumru, Pınar, Kayataş Eser, Semra, and Celayir, Ayşenur
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English as a second language ,physicians as researchers ,language barriers ,academic writing ,barriers to publishing research papers ,medical research - Abstract
Background: Many physicians in Turkey are both clinicians and researchers, and publishing their research contributes to better patient care as well as to career advancement.Objective: To identify the barriers faced by Turkish physicians to writing research papers and getting them published.Methods: Respondents were asked, through eight multiple-choice questions, about the difficulties they faced in writing research papers and in getting them published in journals. We also searched published literature for accounts of similar difficulties and answers to the question ‘What is your purpose in writing scientific publications?’Results: A total of 18% (155 of 871) of physicians completed the questionnaire. About the difficulties faced in writing, 82 out of the 155 participants, or 57%, reported problems in finding financial support; 58 (40%), in obtaining required permissions and clearances; 65 (45%), in acquiring relevant skills, especially those related to data analysis or statistics; and 42 (29%), in language-related skills. About the difficulties in getting their papers published in journals, 85 (60%) said that they tried to overcome the difficulties by searching for appropriate solutions on the internet; 66 (47%) sought help from experienced colleagues; and 47 (33%) needed professional help in English translation and editing. Need for financial support was reported by a significantly (p = 0.04) larger proportion of associate professors or full professors (69%) than that of residents (47%) and fellows (45%).Conclusion: The main problems that Turkish physicians face in preparing scientific manuscripts were lack of financial support, inadequate knowledge of data analysis and statistics, and the paperwork involved in obtaining required approvals and permissions—problems that were common to the departments of internal medicine and of surgery. The primary motivation for writing and publishing was career advancement, especially through promotion to a higher academic rank.
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- 2021
28. Assessment in the eLearning Course on Academic Writing – A Case Study
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Klimova, Blanka, Hutchison, David, Series editor, Kanade, Takeo, Series editor, Kittler, Josef, Series editor, Kleinberg, Jon M., Series editor, Mattern, Friedemann, Series editor, Mitchell, John C., Series editor, Naor, Moni, Series editor, Pandu Rangan, C., Series editor, Steffen, Bernhard, Series editor, Terzopoulos, Demetri, Series editor, Tygar, Doug, Series editor, Weikum, Gerhard, Series editor, Wu, Ting-Ting, editor, Gennari, Rosella, editor, Huang, Yueh-Min, editor, Xie, Haoran, editor, and Cao, Yiwei, editor
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- 2017
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29. A New African Scientist Little Book on Writing a Research Paper
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Sanganyado, Edmond
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science writing ,academic journal ,academic writing - Abstract
Are you an aspiring researcher, grappling with the labyrinth of academic writing? Looking for an innovative method to tackle your first research paper? A New African Scientist Little Book on Writing a Research Paperis your essential guide to navigating this seemingly daunting task. This concise and practical book presents the inside-out approach, a ground-breaking method to craft high-quality research manuscripts. Just as the majestic baobab tree grows from its core, the inside-out approach teaches you to start writing from the heart of your research - your results - and expand outwards. This revolutionary technique ensures coherence, enhances narrative flow, and results in an impactful research paper that stands out in the academic landscape. Filled with relatable examples, step-by-step instructions, and insightful tips, this book empowers both novice and experienced researchers. It weaves together the essence of African wisdom and globally accepted scientific writing norms, providing a unique lens to view and conquer the academic writing process.
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- 2023
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30. Turning Your Abstract into a Paper: Academic Writing Made Simpler
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Langdorf, Mark I. and Hayden, Stephen R
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academic writing ,journal ,scientific writing - Abstract
Academic writing is a critical skill distinct from creative writing. While brevity is vital, clarity in writing reflects clarity of thought. This paper is a primer for novice academic writers. [WestJEM. 2009;10:120-123.]
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- 2009
31. WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER: A GUIDE.
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Shrestha, Laxmi, Joshi, Bishal, and Kumar, Anand
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REPORT writing ,ACADEMIC discourse - Abstract
INTRODUCTION A research paper is a part of academic writing where there is a gathering of information from different sources. It is multistep process. Selection of title is the most important part of research writing. The title which is interesting should be chosen for the research purpose. All the related information is gathered and the title for research is synthesized. After thorough understanding and developing the title, the preliminary outline is made which maintains the logical path for its exploration. After preliminary research, proper research work is started with collection of previous resources which is then organized and important points are noted. Then research paper is written by referring to outlines, notes, articles, journals and books. The research paper should be well structured containing core parts like introduction, material and methods, results and disscussion and important additional parts like title, abstract, references. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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32. HUMANITIES PAPER: EPISTEMOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE: ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION (PART 2)
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Editorial Article
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round table discussion ,research peer reviewed journal in humanities ,academic writing ,imrad format ,scholarly publication ,peer review process ,scientometrics ,Education - Abstract
The round table discussion of the journal Vysshee obrazovanie v Rossii (Higher Education in Russia) took place on March 14, 2017 within the framework of Humanities Readings at Russian State University for the Humanities. The key theme - the model of the modern research journal in various aspects: philological (academic writing, IMRaD), philosophical (criteria of scholarly publication), historical and cultural, economical. The participants have touched upon such issues as interrelations between an author and an editor, types of peer review, the epistemological model of editor's activities, assessment of research activities, scientific communication. Special attention was paid to academic writing and suitability of IMRaD format for Humanities papers, scientometrics.
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- 2017
33. HUMANITIES PAPER: EPISTEMOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE: ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION (PART 1)
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Article Editorial
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round table discussion ,research peer reviewed journal in humanities ,academic writing ,imrad format ,scholarly publication ,peer review process ,scientometrics ,Education - Abstract
The round table discussion of the journal Vysshee obrazovanie v Rossii (Higher Education in Russia) took place on March 14, 2017 within the framework of Humanities Readings at Russian State University for the Humanities. The key theme - the model of the modern research journal in various aspects: philological (academic writing, IMRaD), philosophical (criteria of scholarly publication), historical and cultural, economical. The participants have touched upon such issues as interrelations between an author and an editor, types of peer review, the epistemological model of editor's activities, assessment of research activities, scientific communication. Special attention was paid to academic writing and suitability of IMRaD format for Humanities papers, scientometrics.
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- 2017
34. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF LEXICAL BUNDLES IN GRADUATE STUDENTS' RESEARCH PAPER ABSTRACTS.
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Gak, Dragana, Bogdanović, Vesna, and Bulatović, Vesna
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STRUCTURAL analysis (Linguistics) ,LEXICAL access ,GRADUATE students ,DISCOURSE analysis ,ACADEMIC discourse - Abstract
Copyright of Journal of Language & Literary Studies / Folia Linguistica & Litteraria is the property of Journal of Language & Literary Studies / Folia Linguistica & Litteraria and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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35. Papers don't write themselves: Creating a system to support writing productivity.
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Janke, Kristin K., Mospan, Cortney M., and Cain, Jeff
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To be a successful academic writer, we need a strong awareness of the circumstances that support our writing productivity. First and foremost, writing requires time-on-task. To obtain focused, effective writing time, we may need to increase our accountability related to writing. In addition, each writer needs a writing system - a set of processes that helps them to reliably complete their writing work. To build an effective writing system, we advocate for observation, reflection, and experimentation related to our writing processes. In particular, examination of the what, where, when, and how of writing is critical. Strategies for optimizing productivity during writing sessions are also needed. Strengthening writing productivity requires mechanisms for accountability, awareness of our writing process, and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of each writing session. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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36. PROPAEDEUTICS OF ERRORS IN ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS WRITTEN IN RUSSIAN
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Oksana L. Dobrynina
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академическое письмо ,англоязычная авторская аннотация ,пропедевтический курс ,межъязыковая и внутриязыковаяинтерференция ,межкультурные различия ,academic writing ,abstract in english ,presumable roots of errors ,cross-language and intralingual interference ,cross-cultural differences ,Education - Abstract
The author considers the ways to prevent errors and mistakes in English language abstracts of papers written in Russian by university faculty, post+graduate students and students earning their Master’s degree in engineering. Common errors have been identified and systematized. The articleprovides examples of common lexical and grammar errors and errors of style and their presumable roots. The process of training includes ‘writing for training’ and ‘writing for communication’ stages. During the second one the studentsread and analyze some samples of abstracts, write their own drafts and discuss them inclass (peer+to+peer review). As a result the quality of abstracts has improved and the number of errors and mistakes has decreased significantly.
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- 2016
37. Barriers to writing research papers and getting them published, as perceived by Turkish physicians - a cross sectional study.
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Yamanel, Rabia Gönül Sezer, Kumru, Pınar, Eser, Semra Kayataş, and Celayir, Ayşenur
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REPORT writing , *CAREER development , *PHYSICIANS - Abstract
Background: Many physicians in Turkey are both clinicians and researchers, and publishing their research contributes to better patient care as well as to career advancement. Objective: To identify the barriers faced by Turkish physicians to writing research papers and getting them published. Methods: Respondents were asked, through eight multiple-choice questions, about the difficulties they faced in writing research papers and in getting them published in journals. We also searched published literature for accounts of similar difficulties and answers to the question 'What is your purpose in writing scientific publications?' Results: A total of 18% (155 of 871) of physicians completed the questionnaire. About the difficulties faced in writing, 82 out of the 155 participants, or 57%, reported problems in finding financial support; 58 (40%), in obtaining required permissions and clearances; 65 (45%), in acquiring relevant skills, especially those related to data analysis or statistics; and 42 (29%), in languagerelated skills. About the difficulties in getting their papers published in journals, 85 (60%) said that they tried to overcome the difficulties by searching for appropriate solutions on the internet; 66 (47%) sought help from experienced colleagues; and 47 (33%) needed professional help in English translation and editing. Need for financial support was reported by a significantly (p = 0.04) larger proportion of associate professors or full professors (69%) than that of residents (47%) and fellows (45%). Conclusion: The main problems that Turkish physicians face in preparing scientific manuscripts were lack of financial support, inadequate knowledge of data analysis and statistics, and the paperwork involved in obtaining required approvals and permissions--problems that were common to the departments of internal medicine and of surgery. The primary motivation for writing and publishing was career advancement, especially through promotion to a higher academic rank. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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38. A ESTRUTURA RETÓRICA DA SEÇÃO DE RESULTADOS E DISCUSSÃO DE ARTIGOS CIENTÍFICOS DOS COLÉGIOS DE CIÊNCIAS DA VIDA E DE CIÊNCIAS EXATAS, TECNOLÓGICAS E MULTIDISCIPLINAR.
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Desiderato Antonio, Juliano
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STRUCTURAL analysis (Engineering) , *RHETORICAL theory , *COLLEGE students , *ACADEMIC discourse , *LIFE sciences - Abstract
This paper aims to investigate the rhetorical structure of the results and discussion section of scientific papers of the colleges of Life Sciences and Exact, Technological and Multidisciplinary Sciences. In addition to investigating rhetorical relationships, clues (linguistic signals) that signal the relationships are also investigated. The theoretical-methodological model adopted is the Rhetorical Structure Theory (RST), a descriptive theory that studies the organization of texts, characterizing the relations held between its parts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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39. Challenges facing Jordanian undergraduates in writing graduation research paper.
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Altikriti, Sahar
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Writing a research paper as a graduation requisite by university students is an important part of university education. It is not a simple task for most university students who face several problems during writing the graduation project. Several kinds of research have been conducted on recognising the challenges and problems that face students in academic writing, but to the researcher's best knowledge, no study has been conducted on the problems faced in writing a graduate research paper by Jordanian undergraduate students of the English Language and Literature major. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the academic writing challenges and difficulties encountered in writing graduation papers by EFL undergraduate students in the Department of English at Alzaytoonah University of Jordan (ZUJ). The data for the study was collected through distributing a questionnaire of three parameters: attitude about writing a research paper, methodology challenges, and background knowledge about research. The questionnaire is based on identifying the causes of the students' challenges in writing their graduation papers. The respondents were 45 undergraduate students of the English Language and Literature. The findings revealed that the most important problems were lack of an academic prerequisite of teaching the techniques of how to write a research paper, lack of knowledge of research paper writing process, lack of resources, lack of the methodology, etc. Thus, for these reasons, the present study attempts to present suggestions and recommendations to overcome such hurdles faced by graduate students in writing their graduation research papers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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40. Representations about the process of writing the final paper in memes on the page TCC da Depressão.
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Maia de LIMA, Anny Angélica de Assis, SILVA, Nara Karolina de Oliveira, and BESSA, José Cezinaldo Rocha
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WRITING processes ,MEMES ,PROCRASTINATION ,ACADEMIC discourse ,DIGITAL technology ,SOCIAL networks - Abstract
Copyright of Domínios de Lingu@gem is the property of Dominios de Lingu@gem and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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41. Please don't aim for a highly cited paper.
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Calver, Michael C.
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- 2015
42. So you want to publish in a premier journal? An illustrative guide on how to develop and write a quantitative research paper for premier journals.
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Lim, Weng Marc and Koay, Kian Yeik
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REPORT writing ,LITERATURE reviews ,JOURNAL writing ,PRIME ministers ,PERIODICAL publishing ,ACADEMIC discourse - Abstract
Publishing in premier journals is a multifaceted challenge that requires not only conducting impactful research but also mastering the art of scholarly writing. This article offers a comprehensive guide, specifically tailored for quantitative research, a dominant methodology in premier journals. The guide systematically navigates through each section of a quantitative research paper—title, abstract, keywords, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and references—providing clear, actionable advice. Drawing from a research publication in a Q1‐ranked journal as an illustration, this guide elucidates the nuances of constructing an engaging and rigorous quantitative research paper. The guide also delves into the expectations of editors and reviewers, offering innovative strategies and insights to enhance the clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness of submissions. Designed to resonate deeply with quantitative scholars, this guide empowers researchers to craft research papers that not only align but surpass the expectations of premier journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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43. Generative AI in Writing Research Papers: A New Type of Algorithmic Bias and Uncertainty in Scholarly Work
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Jain, Rishab, Jain, Aditya, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Gomide, Fernando, Advisory Editor, Kaynak, Okyay, Advisory Editor, Liu, Derong, Advisory Editor, Pedrycz, Witold, Advisory Editor, Polycarpou, Marios M., Advisory Editor, Rudas, Imre J., Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, and Arai, Kohei, editor
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- 2024
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44. How to Write a Good Scientific Paper
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Mack, Chris A. and Mack, Chris A.
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- Technical writing, Academic writing
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SPIE is making this freely available as an ebook. Click here to download the full PDF. Many scientists and engineers consider themselves poor writers or find the writing process difficult. The good news is that you do not have to be a talented writer to produce a good scientific paper, but you do have to be a careful writer. In particular, writing for a peer-reviewed scientific or engineering journal requires learning and executing a specific formula for presenting scientific work. This book is all about teaching the style and conventions of writing for a peer-reviewed scientific journal. From structure to style, titles to tables, abstracts to author lists, this book gives practical advice about the process of writing a paper and getting it published.
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- 2018
45. A escrita acadêmica e a formação de pesquisadores: superando os obstáculos epistemológicos na produção de um artigo científico.
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Pereira, Raphael
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Copyright of GeSec: Revista de Gestao e Secretariado is the property of Sindicato das Secretarias e Secretarios do Estado de Sao Paulo (SINSESP) and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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46. Crafting scientific papers in business management: a canvas roadmap proposal
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Marcos Ferasso
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Business management ,050101 languages & linguistics ,Academic writing ,Strategy and Management ,05 social sciences ,Gestión de empresas ,Redacción académica ,Political science ,0502 economics and business ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,Technical writing ,Business and International Management ,Humanities ,050203 business & management ,Escritos científicos - Abstract
This paper aims to present a tool for helping the mindset organization of graduate students and early career researchers in the process of scientific papers writing. The canvas roadmap is proposed and summarizes the fundamental steps and main features of an academic paper in the business management field.,The adopted methodological procedures followed action research and focus groups precepts. Validation was applied in longitudinal and transversal procedures, with two early career researchers and with three groups of graduate students from different institutions. The validation procedures allowed the identification of 15 main features that were structured in a canvas format.,The conception of the canvas roadmap, influenced by the business model canvas, is a tool for easing researchers’ mindset when preparing a manuscript. Each of 15 features are explored according to main identified components along the paper writing process. Advices for early researchers are addressed, and key characteristics are presented. Further readings in academic writing literature are suggested as along with practical tips for developing the manuscript.,Specifically, the canvas roadmap proposal intends to guide Iberoamerican/Latin American scholars to achieve their goals of publishing in top tier journals, relevant to their academic careers, and to improve research outcomes through a structured guidance for crafting scientific papers.,As main contribution and novelty, this paper intends to provide a canvas roadmap by identifying the main sections a scientific paper in the Business Management field must follow, and how to address specific features when writing these sections. This tool was conceived due the Business Management field needs a faster-to-address and easy-to-use tool and that summarizes main features of academic papers.,Este articulo tiene como objetivo presentar una herramienta para ayudar a la organizacion de la mentalidad de los estudiantes de postgrados y los investigadores de carrera temprana en el proceso de redaccion de articulos cientificos. El mapa canvas es propuesto y resume los pasos fundamentales y las principales caracteristicas de un articulo academico en el campo de la Gestion Empresarial.,Los procedimientos metodologicos adoptados siguieron los preceptos de la investigacion-accion y los grupos focales. La validacion se aplico en procedimientos longitudinales y transversales, con dos investigadores en carrera inicial y con tres grupos de estudiantes de postgrados de diferentes instituciones. Los procedimientos de validacion permitieron identificar quince caracteristicas principales que se estructuraron en formato canvas.,La concepcion del mapa canvas, influenciada por el modelo canvas para los modelos de negocios, es una herramienta para facilitar la mentalidad de los investigadores al preparar un manuscrito. Cada una de las quince caracteristicas se explora de acuerdo con los principales componentes identificados a lo largo del proceso de escritura de los manuscritos. Se abordan consejos para los investigadores tempranos y se presentan las caracteristicas clave. Se sugieren lecturas adicionales de literatura academica, asi como consejos practicos para desarrollar el manuscrito.,Como principal aporte y novedad, este articulo pretende proporcionar un mapa canvas identificando las principales secciones que debe seguir un articulo cientifico en el campo de la Gestion Empresarial y como abordar las caracteristicas especificas al escribir estas secciones. Esta herramienta fue concebida debido al campo de la Gestion Empresarial necesitar una herramienta mas rapida de abordar y facil de usar y que resume las principales caracteristicas de los articulos academicos.,Especificamente, la propuesta del mapa canvas pretende orientar a los academicos iberoamericanos/latinoamericanos para lograr sus objetivos de publicacion en revistas de primer nivel, relevantes para sus carreras academicas, y mejorar los resultados de la investigacion a traves de una guia estructurada para la elaboracion de articulos cientificos.,Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar uma ferramenta que ajude a organizar a mentalidade de alunos de pos-graduacao e pesquisadores em inicio de carreira no processo de redacao de artigos cientificos. O mapa canvas e proposto e sintetiza as etapas fundamentais e as principais caracteristicas de um artigo academico da area de Administracao e Negocios.,Os procedimentos metodologicos adotados seguiram os preceitos da pesquisa-acao e dos grupos focais. A validacao foi aplicada em procedimentos longitudinais e transversais, com dois pesquisadores em inicio de carreira e com tres turmas de alunos de pos-graduacao de instituicoes diferentes. Os procedimentos de validacao permitiram identificar quinze caracteristicas principais que foram estruturadas em formato canvas.,A concepcao do mapa canvas, influenciada pelo modelo de negocios canvas, e uma ferramenta para facilitar a mentalidade dos pesquisadores na preparacao de um artigo. Cada uma das quinze caracteristicas e explorada de acordo com os principais componentes identificados ao longo do processo de redacao dos artigos. Abordam-se dicas para pesquisadores iniciantes e apresentam-se caracteristicas principais. Sugere-se leitura adicional da literatura academica, bem como dicas praticas para o desenvolvimento do artigo.,Como principal contribuicao e novidade, este artigo visa fornecer um mapa canvas identificando as principais secoes que um artigo cientifico deve seguir na area de Administracao e Negocios e como abordar as caracteristicas especificas na redacao destas secoes. Essa ferramenta foi concebida devido a area de Administracao e Negocios necessitar de uma ferramenta de abordagem mais rapida e facil de usar e que sintetiza as principais caracteristicas dos artigos academicos.,Especificamente, a proposta do mapa canvas visa orientar os academicos ibero-americanos/latino-americanos a atingirem seus objetivos de publicacao em periodicos de alto nivel, relevantes para suas carreiras academicas, e a melhorar os resultados da pesquisa por meio de um guia estruturado para a preparacao de artigos cientificos.
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- 2021
47. Undergraduate Students’ Self-Efficacy Strategies in Writing Academic Papers
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Concilianus Laos Mbato and Anne Yustica Pramesti Sumarsono
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Self-efficacy ,Class (computer programming) ,Dharma ,Reading (process) ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Academic writing ,ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION ,Mathematics education ,Psychology ,Research question ,media_common ,Likert scale ,Qualitative research - Abstract
This study explored the writing self-efficacy of English education undergraduates at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta. Nowadays, many students still have not used self-efficacy in their studies. Consequently, they may encounter difficulties when working on tasks. As a result, the scores obtained are not the highest. Which may make them lack the motivation to learn. The purpose of this research was to determine the application of self-efficacy in writing works for the undergraduate course of English Education at Sanata Dharma University. The research question was: How can undergraduate students of the English Education Study Program manage self-efficacy and writing anxiety to complete the academic writing class? This research adopted qualitative methods making use of the Likert scale and interviews. The questionnaire was distributed to Sanata Dharma University’s undergraduates who had received English courses in reading literary works. The results show that undergraduates have a high sense of self-efficacy, can complete academic writing on time, and we are motivated by their internal and surrounding environments.
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- 2021
48. A critical analysis of respondent quotes used as titles of qualitative research papers that are published in peer-reviewed journals
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Stephen Parkin and Andreas Kimergård
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Publishing ,business.industry ,Statement (logic) ,Writing ,Headline ,General Medicine ,Library and Information Sciences ,Public relations ,Education ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Credibility ,Academic writing ,Respondent ,Humans ,Periodicals as Topic ,business ,Psychology ,Qualitative Research ,Qualitative research - Abstract
The use of respondent quotes to headline qualitative research papers is a popular literary device found in many academic journals. This practice has increased over the last four decades and now appears normalised within qualitative research writing. This article provides a critical analysis of this trend in academic writing and concomitant publishing. Content and framework analyses of 40 papers employing this literary device to summarise the respective studies identified (i) a lack of methodological rigor, (ii) incomplete analysis, (iii) an overall mis-representation of the wider qualitative dataset, and (iv) possible investigator bias associated with using respondent quotes as titles of qualitative research papers. This article questions the credibility of purposely selecting a single experience that reduces the wider collective experience into one deterministic statement. This article contends that such practice is antithetical to the principles of qualitative research. Recommendations are provided to better monitor this practice throughout the academy.
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- 2021
49. Differential Use of Reporting Verbs in Academic Papers and Personal Blogs
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Yongkook Won
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Academic writing ,Mathematics education ,Psychology ,Differential (mathematics) - Published
- 2021
50. Writing Your Psychology Research Paper
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Scott Baldwin and Scott Baldwin
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- Psychology--Research, Psychology--Authorship, Academic writing
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This primer explains how to write clear, compelling, well-organized research papers. From picking a promising topic, to finding and digesting the pertinent literature, to developing a thesis, to outlining and presenting ideas, to editing for clarity and concision — each step is broken down and illustrated with examples. In addition, a bonus chapter discusses how to combat procrastination. You will learn that the best writing is done in chunks over long periods of time and that writing is a skill that improves with practice. By following the advice in this book, you can not only get through dreaded writing assignments, but also become a more proficient writer. This book is part of APA's Concise Guides to Conducting Behavioral, Health, and Social Science Research series. Aimed at undergraduate students in research methods courses or others with a lab or research project, each book describes a key stage in the research process. Collectively, these books provide a solid grounding in research from start to finish.
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- 2017
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