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Literature Review

How well do you know the APA 7th edition formatting rules?

I’ve selected 10 rules from the APA 7th edition manual you might not know. Some of these may apply to your document. Only abbreviate a term if you use the abbreviation at least three times in the paper (APA 6.24). When presenting a number with a decimal point, do not put a zero before the …

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5 Ways to Improve Your Literature Review

Show academic integrity Even if you feel strongly about your claim, be fair. Don’t pick a side and present a biased argument. Rather, explain the main claims or debates and contrast the strengths of yours against the weaknesses of the other(s). Then, the merits of your claim will emerge and the argument for your research will …

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Writing the Introduction Chapter of Your Thesis or Dissertation

If you were planning to go on one of the most important journeys of your life, you’d most likely think it through carefully beforehand. You might consider the objectives of your trip and ask key questions so that you could meet these objectives. You would likely identify the main problem you faced and find a …

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Putting the Pieces Together

  Usually, things come together in the end. But in a dissertation, they need to come together far sooner. Already, in your introduction chapter, you need to piece everything together. Albeit at a high level, you need to establish a balance between the background to the research problem and its foreground and have a balanced …

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The Challenges of Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

  Theoretical and conceptual frameworks are challenging for many reasons. Indeed, Bloomberg (2023, p.23) describes them as “…one of the most misunderstood pieces in the dissertation puzzle and … a source of anxiety and frustration for many”. Undoubtedly, it takes careful thought and effort to arrive at such a framework while reviewing the research literature …

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5 Smart ways to Raise the Level of your Literature Review

5 SMART Ways to Raise the Level of Your Literature Review. 1. Update your references to show that you’re informed of current research in your field. At least three-quarters of your references should come from the last five years. 2. Focus on what the authors are saying with references, rather than who is saying it. …

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