Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
Research is an essential tool used to gather information, analyze data, and draw conclusions about a particular topic. Research can…
The Importance of Citations
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
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
What is Plagiarism? Plagiarism is the act of using or presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as your own,…
What is Copyright?
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
The thought of writing an abstract is terrifying to some people. It doesn't have to be. An abstract is a…