If you ever write any sort of research paper, you are likely to need an abstract. But what is an abstract for? What should go into one? What makes one effective? This resource will provide a brief ...

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Learn how to write a research paper step by step, from choosing a topic to editing your draft, with practical and realistic ...

University of Portsmouth provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Scientific evidence can be difficult to understand. Normally we can rely on experts to interpret it for us, or the media ...

Medical research plays a vital role in advancing healthcare, improving treatment, and informing public health policies. However, it can be difficult to understand a study or whether it is trustworthy.

While doing research under tight deadlines, finding reliable sources becomes the most stressful part of writing. I’ve wasted hours opening papers that looked useful but added nothing to my argument.