Friday, May 8, 2020
Research Papers
Research PapersWhen you are writing a research paper, the most important words to avoid are ones that are too general or vague. Your paper should be as close to real life experience as possible, not just a well-thought out academic thesis. For example, instead of saying something like, 'we all know that...' say something like, 'we all have certain habits.' People will remember the subject matter better and more easily when they are thinking about how they might behave in a certain situation rather than a common sense reading of what they may do or think.Another word to avoid is the word 'I' in a good research paper. Instead, use the phrase 'we'us.' You may also want to avoid the word 'that,' unless it relates to a direct action performed by you or your team or this group of people that is doing the writing for you.The only exception to this rule is if you're writing about yourself. If you're talking about your accomplishments or leadership qualities, then use personal pronouns such a s 'I'me.' Otherwise, if you're describing someone else, such as a colleague, take a chance and use 'we.'One word that many researchers use when they're writing is 'we.' They don't know exactly why, but 'we' gives them the ability to change up their words without losing their focus. Words such as 'you' can also be changed around so that you're not standing alone.One of the most important words to avoid in research papers is 'but.' The best way to write a paper is to put all the information in context, and instead of 'but' we should use a sentence where it leads to another, more specific point. Keep the 'but' in the middle of the paper so it doesn't distract from the main points being made.The best word to avoid in research papers is the word 'and.' It is very tempting to slip in an 'and' because it leads to the next, more specific point, but this often just adds unnecessary weight to your paper. You're better off just explaining what your results are and where they came from without relying on filler words like 'and.'In research papers, the word 'but' can be replaced with the phrase 'is the case.' In this case, it's important to note that the first part of the phrase, 'is the case,' is what you say whenever something is the case; which in this case is the conclusion of the last statement. For example, instead of saying, 'These are the outcomes of our study,' you could instead say, 'These are the results of our study.' This gives you an advantage of being able to move from the end of the study to the beginning.This is only a sample of some of the words to avoid in research papers. It's important to remember that the best way to succeed in your research paper is to write in a way that makes people read your work instead of scanning for information and passing on the words you leave.
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