Research Paper Writing Tips

You can use "I" and "me" in a research paper.

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• False

You can use "you" and "your" in a research paper.

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• False

You can use contractions in a research paper (can't, won't, would've, could've, etc.)

• True

• False

You can use "we" and "our" in a research paper

• True

• False

Many people recycle items with the best of intentions, _________ what they do not know is that most of that “recycling” ends up in landfills.

• However

• Similarly

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• Hence

Many participants of teen beauty pageants verify they are scarred permanently from the experience; __________, these events should be banned permanently.

• Nevertheless

• Therefore

• In addition

• Likewise

Parents who homeschool their children feel they are able to have a more personal connection with the curriculum; ___________, instead of just assisting their child with homework created by a teacher, they can have a hand in creating the assignments themselves.

• Consequently

• For example

• Moreover

• To conclude

Many students feel that school uniforms hurt their sense of identity. _______, when surveyed 70% of students reported that uniforms strip them of their individuality.

• Finally

• Additionally

• In spite of this

• In fact

In contrast to years past, many students in 2022 report that the overall impact of social media is negative.  ________, their parents have also reported that social media has caused a decline in mental health of their teenager.

• In summary

• Accordingly

• Likewise

• On the contrary