Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research Posted by By Shelley-Ann April 11, 2023Posted inAcademic Writing, Types of Research, WERD Coach Academic Research is an essential tool used to gather information, analyze data, and draw conclusions about a particular topic. Research can…
The Importance of Citations Posted by By Shelley-Ann April 11, 2023Posted inAcademic Writing, Using Citations, WERD Coach Academic I had a conversation this evening with a graduate student about references and citations. Even when students think they have…
How to Avoid Self-Plagiarism Posted by By Shelley-Ann April 11, 2023Posted inAcademic Writing, Self-Plagiarism, WERD Coach Academic Self-plagiarism is defined as recycling or reusing one's own specific words from previously published work in new work. In much…
How to Avoid Plagiarism Posted by By Shelley-Ann April 11, 2023Posted inAcademic Writing, Plagiarism, WERD Coach Academic What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is the act of using or presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as your own,…
What is Copyright? Posted by By Shelley-Ann April 11, 2023Posted inAcademic Writing, Copyright, WERD Coach Academic Copyright is a subset of property rights and protects literary and artistic works that are original creations. Whether you are…
How to Write an Abstract Posted by By Shelley-Ann April 11, 2023Posted inAcademic Writing, Formal Writing, WERD Coach Academic The thought of writing an abstract is terrifying to some people. It doesn't have to be. An abstract is a…