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research key words – significance
We all want to do research that matters. Right? Surely no one out there wants to spend a load of time and energy doing research that is of no value, that nobody will take any notice of and that won’t … Continue reading
writing conclusions – getting the stuff sorted
Conclusions are hard. It might seem that all you have to do is go back to your research question and simply provide an answer. But the reality is that much more is needed. Much more. And that much more comes … Continue reading
Posted in claims, conclusion, contribution, implications of research, now what, results, so what
Tagged academic writing, claims, contribution, implications, Pat Thomson, results, significance
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why journal articles get rejected – #3
Every journal article is expected to make a contribution. The writer has to say something that adds to the conversation about the particular topic in the target journal. And through this addition, they participate in the discussion in the field. … Continue reading
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introductions – establishing significance
Introductions have to do a lot of work in a short space of time. The beginning of the conventional journal article, for instance, has to tell the reader what the paper is about and why it is important. And do … Continue reading
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