How to Write a Research Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A simple, step-by-step guide to writing your first research paper, from choosing a question to preparing the final manuscript for a journal.
Research Writing
Writing Research Papers in Marathi and Hindi: A Guide for Regional-Language Scholars
A large share of India’s teachers and researchers think, teach and write most naturally in their mother tongue. Research written in Marathi, Hindi and other Indian languages carries local knowledge, cultural context and community voices that are often lost in translation. Yet many scholars feel unsure about how to present regional-language research to meet academic … Read more
How to Write a Literature Review That Reviewers Respect
The literature review is often the longest section of a research paper or thesis, and also one of the weakest. Many reviews read like a list: “Smith (2015) studied this. Patil (2018) found that. Joshi (2020) concluded this.” After three pages, the reader still does not know what the research says as a whole, or … Read more
A Practical Guide to Citation Styles: APA, MLA and Chicago
Citation styles can feel like a confusing set of rules about commas, italics and brackets. But they exist for a simple reason: to let readers find exactly what you used. Once you understand the logic behind the three most common styles, formatting references becomes much easier. Why styles differ Different academic fields value different information. … Read more
How to Write a Strong Research Abstract (With a Simple Formula)
The abstract is the most-read part of any research paper. Editors read it to decide whether to send your paper for review. Reviewers read it first to understand what they are about to evaluate. After publication, most readers will read only the abstract before deciding whether to open the full paper. In other words, a … Read more