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the problem with gap talk

Posted on July 5, 2021 by pat thomson

Gap talk. You know, the “this research fills a gap in the literature” line. Most of us have made this statement at some point in our academic life. It’s the most common starter for journal papers, proposals and theses, according … Continue reading →

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what is a ‘research warrant’? #knowhow

Posted on August 7, 2015 by pat thomson

The notion of a warrant is important in research. It helps to know what the term means, particularly if you get asked a question about your research warrant in, say, a conference presentation or supervision tutorial. Most dictionaries define a … Continue reading →