Academics are expected to actively publish their work in high-impact journals, not just to share their research findings with wider audiences but also to remain relevant in their careers. In fact, academic publishing is often seen as a key performance indicator at many institutes. Therefore, the pressure to ‘publish or …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI), once confined to the realm of science fiction, has rapidly permeated every facet of our lives. From daily routines to healthcare and education, the “invisible hand” of AI is transforming how we interact with the world. In education, particularly in the field of language learning, AI has …
Did you know that authors spend over 11 hours a week reading research literature?[1] Are you also spending long hours searching and reviewing papers and even longer transforming your insights into a compelling literature review? With millions of studies being published annually and this number rising 8-9% every year,[2] navigating …
In an academic setting, students are often tasked with writing different kinds of essays designed to cultivate critical thinking and analytical abilities. One such essay is the discursive essay, which enables students to explore and assess multiple perspectives on a specific topic. Typically assigned to those pursuing disciplines such as humanities …
A conceptual framework is essential in research as it provides a structured approach to defining relationships between variables and guiding the study’s methodology.1 The definition of a conceptual framework refers to a theoretical structure that connects key concepts and explains how they interact. This article will focus on what a …
Webinar Recap: Navigating AI in Research Paper Writing – A Conversation for University Librarians
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming research workflows across institutions, presenting both opportunities and challenges. In a recent webinar hosted by Paperpal, experts Dr. Cheryl Tosh and Dr. Johanna Lahikainen shared their experiences and insights into the integration of AI in academic writing. Dr. Cheryl Tosh, a PhD holder in Zoology …
Reflection papers communicate students’ or researchers’ responses to textual materials, experiences, or events. In writing a reflection paper, a researcher, while critically evaluating the text or experience, has to bridge personal insights with academic knowledge to arrive at a new understanding of the subject of study. Unlike research essays that …
A research rationale can be defined as an overall explanation for why you are conducting your research. This reasoning sets the context for your readers and includes the existing scenario and any identified gaps in your chosen field, which you are proposing to address through your research findings. In other …
Students and researchers have different types of papers they must submit during their coursework, either at the end of a semester or during the various phases of their research program. Most of these papers are used to evaluate the progress that students have made during their academic journey, and therefore, …
From research articles and essays to dissertations and literature reviews, academic writing is a task that those in academia and researchers are constantly engaged in. Among these various forms, writing a term paper holds a unique position as a comprehensive assessment that is usually assigned to students at the end …