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What are the dissertation writing guidelines set by Capella University?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 14 Dec 2019
1. Abstract should not exceed 350 words 2. Tables & figures should be included within the text 3. Hyperlinks must be avoided 4. Reference list must...
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What does a sprawling sentence means?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 21 Jun 2018
A sprawling sentence refers to a sentence which is grammatically correct but lacks the concision and coherency to become comprehensible for the reader....
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What is a noun string?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 13 Feb 2018
A noun string is mainly the series of nouns sequenced one after the other to make it difficult for the reader to understand the idea. A noun string als...
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How can I maintain the smooth flow of ideas in writing?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 21 Jun 2018
You can use transitional devices in accordance with the meaning to convey through the words, sentences, and paragraphs. Transitional devices such as im...
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What is an abstract of a thesis?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 21 Jun 2018
The abstract is mainly a concise summary of what your dissertation consists. It should contain the vivid description of your study as it is regarded as...
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What is parallelism in writing?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 14 Nov 2017
The term “parallelism” is used to refer the use of same pattern or structure of words for presenting two or more ideas having equal importance. For...
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How to check whether transition between paragraphs is smooth or not?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 08 Nov 2017
For guiding the reader, your writing requires a conceptual and implied transition from one idea or concept to other. This can be done using suitable co...
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How can I cite materials that I read in Kindle?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 08 Nov 2017
Write writer’s last name first with publication date along the book version you have read, such as Kindle DX, Kindle fire, and Adobe Digital Versions...
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Where can I put explanatory notes in my research paper if it doesn’t fit anywhere in the paragraphs?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 26 Dec 2016
Use endnotes for such purpose. However, avoid lengthy explanatory statements. Endnotes are placed end of the paper on fresh page before citations. Inde...
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Is there anything to rectify run-on sentences?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 28 Nov 2016
Use suitable conjunction and punctuation marks. Whenever new idea is introduced, first create space and frame it well; not to let anything go unexplain...
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How can I manage word economy?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 28 Nov 2016
1. Avoid inflated and more descriptive words while explaining a common thing. 2. Avoid unnecessary phrases and clauses such as ‘that’, ‘who’, ...
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What is the standard format of journals for Figures and Tables?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 25 Oct 2016
Each journal has its own format, some prefer the figures and tables to be within the text and some prefer them to be at the end of the manuscript. One ...
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When do I need a Manuscript editor?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 25 Oct 2016
Prior sending the manuscript to the journal, one must get it reviewed by a professional editor so as to remove all the offbeat errors that might lead t...
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What is a DOI and why is it mentioned along with citations?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 20 Sep 2016
DOI refers to Digital Object Identifier which is allocated to an online location of the article. It is mentioned along with citations, because even if ...
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Publisher and the Author of the Research Are Same. Is It Possible to Cite Such Sources?

Category: Writing Tips
Posted Date: 17 Feb 2016
Yes, such sources can be cited. In few cases an association, institutions and publisher can be the same. You can cite such sources in following manner ...
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