In the early 1900s, if you asked someone to select the language of science, English would have ranked low on the list. German, French, and Italian would have been considered more favorable options, as researchers and scientists often preferred to communicate their ideas in their native languages. However, around 1918, …
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Plagiarism Prevention: Why You Need a Plagiarism Check (Even When You Think You Don’t)!
Plagiarism prevention may not be top of mind for students and researchers who produce their original ideas and writing. In fact, some may dare to ask what’s the brouhaha about …
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Paperpal’s Adds Online Plagiarism Checker to its AI Academic Writing Toolkit
Plagiarism, while often unintentional and accidental, is considered a serious ethical misstep, one that can undermine the credibility of research outcomes, harm your reputation, and erode academic integrity. With the …
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An Analysis of How Paperpal Outperforms Other AI Writing Tools
by PaperpalWhile the market boasts an abundance of AI writing tools, these general-purpose solutions often fall short in the demanding world of academic writing. They lack the depth and focus required …
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Academic Writing GuidesFor ResearchersProfessional Writing
How Long Should a Chapter Be?
by PaperpalIf we think of reading a book as a journey, chapters are like milestones that show how far we’ve come. But calling them just milestones is too simplistic an explanation …
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Academic Writing GuidesFor ResearchersProfessional Writing
How to Cite Social Media Sources in Academic Writing?
by PaperpalAuthors and research students often get anxious when it comes to citing sources in academic writing. For most, this is a task done at the far end of the research …
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Self-plagiarism in research should be strictly avoided. Yet, it’s quite common to find early career researchers, and sometimes even experienced scholars, who do not know what this constitutes. Simply put, …
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Academic Writing GuidesFor ResearchersSubject Area Expertise
What is a Literature Review? How to Write It (with Examples)
by Dhanya AlexA literature review is a critical analysis and synthesis of existing research on a particular topic. It provides an overview of the current state of knowledge, identifies gaps, and highlights …
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6 Tips for Post-Doc Researchers to Take Their Career to the Next Level
by PaperpalWhat to do after a PhD degree is one of the most commonly asked questions for recently graduated students. If you’re planning to capitalize on your PhD learnings and take …
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Academic Writing GuidesFor ResearchersSubject Area Expertise
How to Write a Scientific Paper in 10 Steps
The most challenging part about writing a scientific paper is getting started. After spending months and sometimes years conducting research, creating notes, and collecting data, researchers often find themselves struggling …