Summary Writing an introduction can be made easy by splitting it into three parts: the background, literature and objective(s). Your introduction should be relatively short accounting for 10% of your research article’s word count. Consider who your readers will be. Will they be experts in your field, laypeople or both? Once you know, begin adjusting […]
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Writing an effective abstract
Summary The abstract is one of the most-read sections, so make sure it’s a good one. Find out the requirements for your abstract from your institution or target journal. Know who your audience will be as this will help you to write a suitable and more compelling abstract. Will you be writing a descriptive or […]
Manuscript publishing: a beginner’s guide
Summary Publishing a manuscript in an academic journal is a key part of being an academic so you need to learn the do’s and don’ts early on. There are many ways for you to pick a journal to publish your manuscript in. But, when you decide on one always refer to its Guide for Authors. […]
Writing a quality dissertation
Summary Before you begin, familiarise yourself with your institution’s guidelines for presenting and formatting a dissertation. Writing a PhD dissertation of good quality cannot be produced in a day. Give yourself ample time to carry out the necessary research, reading, data processing, writing, proofreading and editing. Proofreading and editing are an integral stage of producing […]
How to write coursework to boost your grade
Summary Always give yourself the necessary amount of time to produce your best work, avoid writing your coursework mere hours before the submission deadline. Devise headings and subheadings to address the task or question in the assignment. Use your time effectively, writing-up the coursework is only part of the job. Information is so easily accessible […]