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Ethics in research is the backbone of credible and reliable scientific inquiry. The pursuit of knowledge, whether in the field of social sciences, medicine or the natural sciences must be guided...
01 January 1970 9,126 4 View
A PhD isn’t just about research. It’s about leading, adapting, and delivering results. Here’s what supervisors expect (but rarely explain): 1. 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 Supervisors expect YOU to lead the...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries across the globe, from healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. In particular, the fields of research and writing have...
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Develop a planning chart for your dissertation. Begin by constructing a large chart similar to the one shown below. The size of the chart will depend on the space available, the length of time you...
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In the rapidly evolving world of academic research, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force. While AI has made its mark in industries like healthcare, finance and...
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The article "Surfacing Anger and Anxiety in Graduate Research Writing: A Prose Poetic Journey," authored by Maria Minerva P. Calimag and published in the Journal of Medicine, University of Santo...
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The Impact of Open-Access Publishing on Academic Research Open access (OA) publishing has revolutionized the landscape of academic research, making scholarly work more accessible to a global...
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A research proposal is a critical document in the academic world that outlines the scope, objectives, and methodology of a proposed research project. It serves as a blueprint for how the research...
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The article titled "Effective Strategies for Academic Writing and Publishing" by Nixon S. Chekenya and Sukant Misra, published in the Applied Economics Teaching Resources journal, explores the...
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In the realm of academic research, the choice of research design plays a crucial role in shaping the outcomes and the interpretation of findings. One such design that has gained significant...
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The article "How to Write Applied Papers in Economics" by Marc F. Bellemare provides a comprehensive guide for graduate students and researchers on the process of writing applied economics papers....
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A comprehensive literature review is a critical component of academic research, providing a foundation for understanding the current state of knowledge on a topic. This step-by-step guide is...
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As you conduct the comprehensive critique of literature, be sure to keep in mind and apply good research practices, as follows: 1. Maintain your search record. A current search record will help...
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As you select a research topic and develop a research problem for your dissertation, the following questions may help you: � What is the protocol for selecting a research topic that is likely to...
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The secret weapon for faster thesis progress? A research coach. Graduate students often think they must struggle through their thesis alone to “prove” they’re capable. But even world-class...
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Ethical writing is a cornerstone of academic integrity and credibility. It ensures that research is conducted and presented honestly, responsibly, and transparently. This article explores the...
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Interdisciplinary research brings together diverse perspectives and expertise to address complex problems that cannot be solved within the confines of a single discipline. Writing for...
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In evaluating the faculty you are considering for dissertation chair, you can use the following criteria: Availability Will that professor be available during the period you will be doing your...
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When making a preliminary choice regarding the research methodology, the type of study, and data collection methods, weigh the following factors: 1. The nature of the research problem. This is...
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Big data refers to the vast volumes of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data generated at an unprecedented rate. With the advent of technology and the digital age, data is being...
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Experimental research uses methods originally developed and applied in the natural sciences. Most experimental studies are intended to establish cause-and-effect relationships. Here is an example:...
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With your three possible dissertation topics assessed on a preliminary basis, you should next conduct a broad scan of the literature. A broad scan is the first of a three-phase review of the...
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COMPARISON OF DISSERTATION FORMATS Traditional Five-Chapter Dissertation Format vs. Four-Chapter Dissertation Format #research #dissertationformats #graduateprogram #students...
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In the early days of any powerful new technology, there’s a natural tendency to look for shortcuts, for silver bullets. With generative AI, this manifests as the quest for the “magic prompt”. We...
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Meta-analysis is a powerful statistical technique used to synthesize results from multiple studies to arrive at a more robust and reliable conclusion. It plays a crucial role in evidence-based...
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The article "Graduate Students' Skills and Challenges in Research Writing," authored by Christine Diocos and published on Academia.edu, provides an insightful examination of the research skills...
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Here lies the core idea, the central insight that unlocks the true potential of generative AI: “A good prompt is not a magic formula; it is a strategy of thought.” Let that sink in. The secret...
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The following steps are typical for completing a graduate degree. Check your university catalogue for requirements and dates. #research #dissertation #proposal #Graduateprogram #thesis...
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The submission of your research study is also specific to your institution’s guidelines. There are two formal submissions: the proposal defence and the final dissertation defence. The proposal...
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Most graduate researchers use the available software to aid in the data analysis process. Several packages are available for both quantitative and qualitative analyses; check with your committee...
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The structure of the proposal defence will depend on the norms of your institution and the preferences of your dissertation committee. The form will help you and the chair clarify the major...
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The prospectus is a general sketch of your research plan, submitted to your committee before you develop the formal proposal. The prospectus provides a preliminary and tentative overview of your...
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The article titled "Future Trends in AI and Academic Research Writing" by Rupayan Roy, R. Ashmika, Apromita Chakraborty, and Iqra Sharafat provides a comprehensive exploration of how artificial...
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In the academic world, writing is a critical tool for communication and knowledge sharing. Whether you are a researcher, graduate student, or academic professional, producing clear,...
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Four general ways of combining the two research approaches were identified by Creswell (2014) and Morgan (1997), based on two factors: which one is primary and which secondary, and which one is...
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Qualitative: Case Study and Ethnographic Research Case study research is undertaken to provide a detailed description of a particular situation, organisation, individual, or event. It is a...
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Regardless of the type of research you use, you should be certain to develop and use a sound research design. A research design is a specific plan or recipe for studying the research problem. The...
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Data analysis is a fundamental aspect of academic research, enabling researchers to make sense of collected data, draw meaningful conclusions, and contribute to the body of knowledge in their...
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Quantitative research is a cornerstone of scientific inquiry, providing researchers with objective, numerical data to analyze patterns, test hypotheses, and derive conclusions. It is widely used...
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Fix on the Research Topic and Research Problem You have made your own preliminary assessment of research topics. You have completed the broad scan, developing your knowledge base. You have also...
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The article titled "Responsible Conduct of Research for Graduate Students: What Should They Know?" by Nixon S. Chekenya and Sukant Misra, published in Applied Economics Teaching Resources,...
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A research perspective is a general view and use of research approaches and methods. There are two major perspectives: quantitative and qualitative. The quantitative perspective derives from a...
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The key to positive relationships with the committee is preventing problems before they occur. First, choose a committee whose members are compatible with each other and with you. Problems of...
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These are general guidelines that doctoral students can use to deal with dissertation anxiety and the resultant sense of being immobilised at the end of doctoral coursework. 1. Decide once and...
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After you have retrieved all the sources that seem to relate to your research problem, you should now critique those sources to be sure that your review of the literature includes only sound...
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