How do you choose an authorship order? As mentioned above, the most common way authors are listed is by relative contribution. The author who most substantially worked on the draft article and the underlying research becomes the first author. The others are ranked in descending order of contribution. Can first author be corresponding author? Answer: […]
How do you review a technical document?
How do you review a technical document? Strategies for building accountability into technical documentation reviews include: Add the name of the author(s) and technical reviewer(s) to the documentation. Make technical reviews of documentation part of the annual review process for developers. Assign technical reviewers for documentation in the project plan. What is a review checklist? […]
How do you write a policy paper?
How do you write a policy paper? The basic elements of a policy paper include: Description of the context and importance of the problem. It is helpful to careful define the problem and frame it as a specific question to be answered. Discussion of a range of policy options. Criteria for judging policy choices. The […]
What do you write in the discussion part of a research paper?
What do you write in the discussion part of a research paper? The discussion chapter is where you delve into the meaning, importance and relevance of your results. It should focus on explaining and evaluating what you found, showing how it relates to your literature review and research questions, and making an argument in support […]
How can you hide or display formatting marks in a document?
How can you hide or display formatting marks in a document? Show or hide tab marks in Word Go to File > Options > Display. Under Always show these formatting marks on the screen, select the check box for each formatting mark that you always want to display regardless if the Show/Hide. button is turned […]
How do you write a heading in MLA format?
How do you write a heading in MLA format? MLA recommends that you use the “Tab” key as opposed to pushing the space bar five times. Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note: Your instructor may ask […]
How do you start a discussion in a research paper?
How do you start a discussion in a research paper? Begin the discussion with an opening paragraph summarizing the purpose and main approach of the study: 1 sentence reiterating the purpose of the study. 1 sentence stating the main approach. 2-3 sentences summarizing the main findings. 1 sentence stating the main conclusions. How do you […]
Can you use first person pronouns in an essay?
Can you use first person pronouns in an essay? You can use first-person pronouns in your essays, but you probably shouldn’t. The problem I see most often is that students use these pronouns in thesis statements like these: “In my personal opinion, the central character in Hamlet is Ophelia.” Should you use personal pronouns in […]
What should be included in a discussion section?
What should be included in a discussion section? There are many different ways to write this section, but you can focus your discussion around four key elements: Interpretations: what do the results mean? Implications: why do the results matter? Limitations: what can’t the results tell us? Recommendations: what practical actions or scientific studies should follow? […]
Can I present the same poster at multiple conferences?
Can I present the same poster at multiple conferences? If the conferences call for “original and unpublished” work, then it is bad form to present exactly the same paper/poster twice, especially without full disclosure. If these are conferences where informally people present their work, then probably it is fine. How do you present a research […]