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 ...

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 ...

Learning how to conduct accurate, discipline-specific academic research can feel daunting at first. But, with a solid understanding of the reasoning behind why we use academic citations coupled with ...

When it comes to reading academic research reports in the behavioral sciences, I'm no different than anyone else. I often find myself thinking "what is the point?" Reading academic papers is not ...

Using an interview can be an effective primary source for some papers and research projects. Finding an expert in the field or some other person who has knowledge of your topic can allow for you to ...

With the influx of publications brought on by the pandemic, it’s become more challenging than ever for researchers to attract attention to their work. Understanding which elements of a title will ...

Associate Professor and MTP Connect REDI Industry Fellow, University of Technology Sydney When scientists make important discoveries, both big and small, they typically publish their findings in ...