Research Writing Basics

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Purpose of research before writing?

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Gather information, understand the topic, identify gaps, ensure accuracy and credibility.

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Importance of citing sources in research writing

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Credit original authors, provide evidence for claims, and enable readers to verify information.

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Difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts; secondary sources interpret and analyze them.

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Evaluate source credibility by considering author's expertise, publication date, citations, bias, and reputation.

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Consider factors such as author's expertise, publication date, citations, bias, and reputation.

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Role of a thesis statement in research writing?

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Provides clear focus and outlines main argument.

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Why outline a research paper?

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Essential for clear, structured presentation of ideas.

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Common citation styles in research writing:

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APA, MLA, Chicago/Turabian

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Avoid plagiarism in research writing:

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Cite sources, paraphrase, and use quotation marks.

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Significance of peer review in research writing?

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Ensures quality, validity, and credibility of findings.

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Effective revision and editing of a research paper involves:

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Review content, check organization, grammar, seek feedback, proofread multiple times.