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Academic search engines

Research is often a tedious process that requires gathering information/data from a variety of sources. Prior to...

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Research databases

A database is defined as an organized collection of information. In other words, databases are organized information/data...

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How to write a conclusion chapter

The conclusion chapter is the last in a thesis. It is usually a rehash of the major...

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Research paper examples

In this post, we are going to cover some different types of research papers. If you’re looking...

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How to use Google Scholar advanced search

Just like Google web browser, Google Scholar is also the leader among academic search engines. Launched in...

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Writing a problem statement for a research paper

By formulating a specific research problem, this enables you as the researcher to clearly determine, [both to...

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How to write a summary chapter

Summaries are an integral part of writing both in the academic world and beyond. You may be...

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What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or controlling idea of an essay,...

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What is a thesis?

In tertiary education, a thesis is an academic paper which a student is required to write before...

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Types of research papers

Research papers could include peer-reviewed journal papers, conference papers, theses work or other types of publications. They...

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How to cite a PowerPoint presentation

PowerPoint is a popular presentation program owned by Microsoft Inc. It is part of the company’s Office...

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How to cite a Youtube video

YouTube is perhaps not the first place you would think of when doing research for an academic...

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