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• Unique insights into writing skills based on editing around 5000 research papers authored by non-natives

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

Front matter, writing skills, planning and preparation.

Adrian Wallwork

Word order and sentence length

Structuring paragraphs, being concise and removing redundancy, avoiding ambiguity, repetition, and vague language, clarifying and highlighting, discussing your limitations, readability, automatic translation, sections of a paper, abstracts: standard types, abstracts: particular types, introduction, writing a review of the literature.

• Research papers
• preparing and structuring a manuscript
• readability
• avoiding mistakes
• redundancy and ambiguity
• introductions
• review of the literature
• highlighting results

About this book

Publishing your research in an international journal is key to your success in academia. This guide is based on a study of over 1000 manuscripts and reviewers' reports revealing why papers written by non-native researchers are often rejected due to problems with English usage and poor structure and content. 

With easy-to-follow rules and tips, and examples taken from published and unpublished papers, you will learn how to:

• prepare and structure a manuscript
• increase readability and reduce the number of mistakes you make in English by writing concisely, with no redundancy and no  ambiguity
• write a title and an abstract that will attract attention and be read
• decide what to include in the various parts of the paper (Introduction, Methodology, Discussion etc)
• highlight your claims and contribution
• avoid plagiarism
• discuss the limitations of your research
• choose the correct tenses and style
• satisfy the requirements of editors and reviewers

This edition has two completely new chapters covering machine translation and using AI tools (e.g. chatbots, paraphrasers, editing tools) to improve and correct the English of a text.

Other titles in this series:

Grammar, Usage and Style

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing Exercises (three volumes)

100 Tips to Avoid Mistakes in Academic Writing and Presenting

English for Presentations at International Conferences

English for Academic Correspondence

English for Interacting on Campus

English for Academic CVs, Resumes, and Online Profiles

English for Academic Research: A Guide for Teachers

Adrian Wallwork  is the author of more than 40 English Language Teaching (ELT) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) textbooks. He has trained several thousand PhDstudents and researchers from 50 countries to write papers. He edits research manuscripts through his own proofreading and editing agency.

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Book Title : English for Writing Research Papers

Authors : Adrian Wallwork

Series Title : English for Academic Research

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31072-0

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A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition

Chicago style for students and researchers.

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• The best interpretation of Chicago style for higher education students and researchers
• Definitive, clear, and easy to read, with plenty of examples
• Shows how to compose a strong research question, construct an evidence-based argument, cite sources, and structure work in a logical way
• Essential for anyone interested in learning about research
• Everything any student or teacher needs to know concerning paper writing

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• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association . Call Number: Olin Reference BF 76.7 .P83 2020; shelved near the Olin Reference desk 7th edition, 2020. Print format only. The authoritative style manual for anyone writing in psychology and allied fields. Its chapters discuss the content and organization of a manuscript; writing style; and the American Psychological Association citation style for in-text citations and bibliographies.
• MLA Handbook Call Number: Olin Reference LB 2369 .M52 2021; shelved near the Olin Reference desk 9th edition, 2021. Available online. Intended as an aid for college students writing research papers. Included here is information on formatting a research project, the mechanics of prose, using inclusive language, and citing your sources in a bibliography and in the text of your paper.
• A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers . Call Number: Olin Reference LB 2369 .T8 2018; shelved near the Olin Reference desk 9th edition, 2018. Kate Turabian's standard guide for student writers based on the University of Chicago style. Chapters cover everything you've ever wanted to know about putting a paper together, from writing introductory chapters to formatting your bibliography.

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Before you start, ensure you understand the prompt or the task. Know the requirements, the audience, the purpose of the writing, and the format expected. 

Your purpose for writing is simply what you are trying to accomplish. You may be trying to accomplish several different things in your writing. Choose the one that best suits the paper you’re working on now:

• Writing to Reflect  means exploring personal ideas to make sense of your experiences. Examples include diaries, journals and autobiographical memoirs. You’re trying to communicate your emotions and reactions to others.
• Writing to Inform  means you are communicating factual details about particular topics. Examples include newspaper articles, reference books, textbooks, instruction manuals, and informative websites such as government or non-profit sites. You’re providing definitions, explaining concepts or processes and helping readers understand ideas and see relationships.
• Writing to Persuade  means trying to convince your readers to accept your position on a particular topic. Examples include research papers, editorials, advertisements and some business communications.
• Writing to Evaluate  means you are assessing the validity, accuracy or quality of information to assess the relative merits of something. Examples include reports, critiques and book reviews.

Determining the purpose of your paper before you start writing is fundamental to guiding your research, structuring your argument, and presenting your ideas coherently. It's about understanding what you want your readers to get from your work. Choose the one that best suits the paper you’re working on now:

• Writing to Reflect  means exploring personal ideas to make sense of your experiences. Examples include diaries, journals, and autobiographical memoirs. You’re trying to communicate your emotions and reactions to others.
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• Writing to Evaluate  means assessing the validity, accuracy, or quality of information to assess the relative merits of something. Examples include reports, critiques, and book reviews.

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Mental health research paper topics

Such papers focus on discovering how studying mental health may improve people’s well-being. Mental health has various roles in different nations thus it may be challenging to make generalized conclusions. Many health problems are directly connected with mental health and its research may help to understand the link between the former and other health issues. 

• The impact of social media on teenage mental health.
• Mental health treatment disparities among different ethnic groups.
• The role of family support in managing mental health disorders.
• The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders.
• The relationship between sleep patterns and mental health.
• The influence of workplace stress on mental health.
• The effects of exercise on depression and anxiety.
• The role of diet and nutrition in mental health.
• Mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
• The impact of childhood trauma on adult mental health.
• The use of virtual reality in mental health therapy.
• The relationship between mental health and substance abuse.
• The effectiveness of art therapy for PTSD.
• The stigma surrounding mental health in various cultures.
• The role of genetics in the development of mental health disorders.

Nursing research paper topics

The importance of nurses in medical care is undeniably critical. There are several challenges and issues connected with nursing practices, such as the usage of modern technologies, incessant nursing training, etc.

How effective nurses operate is directly connected with patients’ health improvement. Studies of this aspect may enhance the healthcare system and help to make groundbreaking changes which may lead to health improvement.  

Moreover, nurses should get regular training to ensure that they are aware of modern advancements. Conducting research on challenges that nurses face may help to make those training much more beneficial.  

Healthcare research paper topics

Healthcare has a number of challenges that the sooner they are addressed , the better the system gets. However, without deep research , it is impossible to understand what are the weaknesses in the system and how they can be solved .  

• The impact of nurse-patient ratios on patient outcomes.
• The role of technology in improving nursing care.
• Strategies for preventing nurse burnout.
• The importance of continuous education for nursing professionals.
• Ethical dilemmas faced by nurses in end-of-life care.
• The role of nurses in disaster response and management.
• The impact of cultural competence in nursing care.
• The effectiveness of telehealth services in nursing.
• Challenges faced by nurses in rural healthcare settings.
• The role of advanced practice nurses in primary care.
• The impact of nursing leadership on healthcare outcomes.
• Strategies for improving patient safety in nursing practice.
• The role of nurses in promoting patient-centered care.
• The impact of nursing informatics on patient care.
• The importance of mentorship in nursing education and practice.

Diabetes research paper topics

Does diabetes pass down from one generation to another, how does this illness influence a patient’s life quality? These and many such other questions are to be answered to improve patients’ life quality . The number of people suffering from diabetes is increasing year by year and the importance of doing research in this field is critically important. 

• The genetic factors contributing to the development of diabetes.
• The impact of diet and lifestyle on diabetes management.
• Advances in insulin delivery systems for diabetes patients.
• The psychological effects of living with diabetes.
• The role of exercise in managing Type 2 diabetes.
• The effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring systems.
• The impact of diabetes on cardiovascular health.
• The role of public health initiatives in preventing diabetes.
• The relationship between obesity and diabetes.
• The effectiveness of bariatric surgery in treating diabetes.
• The role of education in diabetes management.
• The impact of diabetes on kidney health.
• The effectiveness of plant-based diets in managing diabetes.
• The role of genetics in Type 1 diabetes.
• Strategies for preventing gestational diabetes.

Cancer research paper topics

Cancer is in the second place when it comes to the fatal diseases that claim millions of lives each year. Research in the field may help answer such questions as what preventative measurements should be taken , how to raise awareness about the link between unhealthy lifestyle and cancer, and many other similar ones. 

• The impact of lifestyle choices on cancer risk.
• Advances in targeted cancer therapies.
• The role of genetics in cancer development.
• The effectiveness of immunotherapy in treating cancer.
• The psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis.
• Strategies for improving early cancer detection.
• The impact of environmental factors on cancer risk.
• The role of diet and nutrition in cancer prevention.
• The effectiveness of alternative cancer treatments.
• The impact of cancer treatment on fertility.
• The role of physical activity in cancer prevention.
• The impact of cancer on mental health.
• Advances in cancer screening technologies.
• The effectiveness of personalized cancer treatment plans.
• The role of public health campaigns in cancer awareness.

Medical field research paper topics

Medicine and healthcare are undoubtedly the most important life aspects that need utmost attention and research. Thousands of questions are awaiting to be answered to improve people’s lifestyle and life quality. The earlier those questions are answered , the more people may enjoy their lives before it gets too late. 

• The impact of telemedicine on healthcare delivery.
• Advances in robotic surgery.
• The role of artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics.
• The effectiveness of electronic health records.
• The impact of medical research on public health policies.
• The role of genetic testing in personalized medicine.
• Advances in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
• The impact of wearable technology on health monitoring.
• The role of big data in healthcare decision-making.
• Strategies for improving patient safety in hospitals.
• The impact of medical errors on patient outcomes.
• The effectiveness of medical simulations in training healthcare professionals.
• The role of stem cell research in treating chronic diseases.
• Advances in minimally invasive surgical techniques.
• The impact of the opioid crisis on healthcare practices.

Nutrition research paper topics

It has been proved by various studies and findings that unhealthy diet adversely impacts a person’s health leading to many serious diseases even to cancer. Raising awareness about healthy diet and refusing to use snacks and soda drinks may decrease the risks of developing certain diseases including diabetes. 

• The impact of diet on cardiovascular health.
• The role of nutrition in cancer prevention.
• The effectiveness of dietary supplements.
• The relationship between diet and mental health.
• The impact of fast food consumption on health.
• The role of probiotics in gut health.
• The effectiveness of plant-based diets.
• The impact of sugar consumption on health.
• The role of nutrition in managing diabetes.
• The impact of food allergies on health.
• The effectiveness of dietary interventions in weight loss.
• The role of nutrition in athletic performance.
• The impact of malnutrition on child development.
• The relationship between diet and chronic diseases.
• The effectiveness of school nutrition programs.

Radiology research paper topics

Since the advent of X-rays, many illnesses have been treated more effectively , many have been diagnosed before it got too late. However, there are certain challenges that the field still faces and research is required to enhance the practice of radiology in helping more people.  

• The impact of advanced imaging techniques on cancer diagnosis.
• The role of radiology in emergency medicine.
• Advances in MRI technology.
• The effectiveness of CT scans in detecting cardiovascular diseases.
• The role of radiology in pediatric care.
• The impact of radiation exposure on health.
• The effectiveness of ultrasound in prenatal care.
• Advances in interventional radiology.
• The role of radiology in detecting neurological disorders.
• The impact of artificial intelligence on radiology practices.
• The effectiveness of radiology in diagnosing musculoskeletal disorders.
• The role of radiology in forensic medicine.
• Advances in nuclear medicine imaging.
• The impact of radiology on patient care in rural areas.
• Strategies for reducing radiation exposure in radiology.

Medical ethics research paper topics

Many conducting any research, including medical, ethical issues are the most important factors to consider, especially if a researcher deals with a vulnerable group. Ethical considerations should be thoroughly implemented in any research ensuring the participants’ confidentiality and the right of privacy. 

• The ethical implications of genetic testing.
• The role of informed consent in medical research.
• Ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care.
• The impact of medical ethics on clinical decision-making.
• The role of ethics committees in healthcare institutions.
• Ethical considerations in organ transplantation.
• The impact of medical confidentiality on patient trust.
• Ethical challenges in pediatric care.
• The role of ethics in medical education.
• The impact of cultural differences on medical ethics.
• Ethical issues in reproductive healthcare.
• The role of ethics in clinical trials.
• The impact of financial incentives on medical ethics.
• Ethical considerations in the use of emerging medical technologies.
• Strategies for addressing ethical dilemmas in healthcare.

Neurology research paper topics

Neurological problems have also been closely studied in recent years trying to find the key connection with the former and other health problems. Neuroscience has started to develop rapidly in pursuit of answering how neurological diseases can be treated or prevented. 

• Advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
• The impact of traumatic brain injuries on cognitive function.
• The role of genetics in neurological disorders.
• The effectiveness of neuroimaging in diagnosing brain diseases.
• The impact of sleep disorders on neurological health.
• The role of neuroplasticity in brain recovery.
• Advances in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
• The impact of chronic pain on neurological function.
• The role of diet and nutrition in neurological health.
• The effectiveness of physical therapy in treating neurological disorders.
• The impact of stress on neurological health.
• Advances in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
• The role of stem cell therapy in neurological disorders.
• The impact of environmental factors on neurological health.
• Strategies for preventing neurological diseases.

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Apple Intelligence Preview

AI for the rest of us.

Coming in beta this fall *

Built into your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to help you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly.

Draws on your personal context while setting a brand-new standard for privacy in AI.

Write with intelligent new tools. Everywhere words matter.

Apple Intelligence powers new Writing Tools, which help you find just the right words virtually everywhere you write. With enhanced language capabilities, you can summarize an entire lecture in seconds, get the short version of a long group thread, and minimize unnecessary distractions with prioritized notifications.

Explore new features for writing, focus, and communication.

Transform how you communicate using intelligent Writing Tools that can proofread your text, rewrite different versions until the tone and wording are just right, and summarize selected text with a tap. Writing Tools are available nearly everywhere you write, including third-party apps.

Priority notifications appear at the top of the stack, letting you know what to pay attention to at a glance. And notifications are summarized, so you can scan them faster.

Priority messages in Mail elevate time-sensitive messages to the top of your inbox — like an invitation that has a deadline today or a check-in reminder for your flight this afternoon.

Tap to reveal a summary of a long email in the Mail app and cut to the chase. You can also view summaries of email right from your inbox.

Just hit record in the Notes or Phone apps to capture audio recordings and transcripts. Apple Intelligence generates summaries of your transcripts, so you can get to the most important information at a glance.

Reduce Interruptions is an all-new Focus that understands the content of your notifications and shows you the ones that might need immediate attention, like a text about picking up your child from daycare later today.

Use a Smart Reply in Mail to quickly draft an email response with all the right details. Apple Intelligence can identify questions you were asked in an email and offer relevant selections to include in your response. With a few taps you’re ready to send a reply with key questions answered.

Delightful images created just for you.

Apple Intelligence enables delightful new ways to express yourself visually. Create fun, original images and brand-new Genmoji that are truly personal to you. Turn a rough sketch into a related image that complements your notes with Image Wand. And make a custom memory movie based on the description you provide.

Create expressive images, unique Genmoji, and custom memory movies.

Produce fun, original images in seconds with the Image Playground experience right in your apps. Create an entirely new image based on a description, suggested concepts, and even a person from your Photos library. You can easily adjust the style and make changes to match a Messages thread, your Freeform board, or a slide in Keynote.

Experiment with different concepts and try out image styles like animation, illustration, and sketch in the dedicated Image Playground app . Create custom images to share with friends in other apps or on social media.

Make a brand-new Genmoji right in the keyboard to match any conversation. Provide a description to see a preview, and adjust your description until it’s perfect. You can even pick someone from your Photos library and create a Genmoji that looks like them.

Image Wand can transform your rough sketch into a related image in the Notes app. Use your finger or Apple Pencil to draw a circle around your sketch, and Image Wand will analyze the content around it to produce a complementary visual. You can even circle an empty space, and Image Wand will use the surrounding context to create a picture.

Create a custom memory movie of the story you want to see, right in Photos. Enter a description, and Apple Intelligence finds the best photos and videos that match. It then crafts a storyline with unique chapters based on themes it identifies and arranges your photos into a movie with its own narrative arc.

Search for photos and videos in the Photos app simply by describing what you’re looking for. Apple Intelligence can even find a particular moment in a video clip that fits your search description and take you right to it.

Remove distractions in your photos with the Clean Up tool in the Photos app. Apple Intelligence identifies background objects so you can remove them with a tap and perfect your shot — while staying true to the original image.

The start of a new era for Siri.

Siri draws on Apple Intelligence for all-new superpowers. With an all-new design, richer language understanding, and the ability to type to Siri whenever it’s convenient for you, communicating with Siri is more natural than ever. Equipped with awareness of your personal context, the ability to take action in and across apps, and product knowledge about your devices’ features and settings, Siri will be able to assist you like never before.

Discover an even more capable, integrated, personal Siri.

Siri has an all-new design that’s even more deeply integrated into the system experience, with an elegant, glowing light that wraps around the edge of your screen.

With a double tap on the bottom of your iPhone or iPad screen, you can type to Siri from anywhere in the system when you don’t want to speak out loud.

Tap into the expansive product knowledge Siri has about your devices’ features and settings. You can ask questions when you’re learning how to do something new on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and Siri can give you step-by-step directions in a flash.

Siri, set an alarm for — oh wait no, set a timer for 10 minutes. Actually, make that 5.

Richer language understanding and an enhanced voice make communicating with Siri even more natural. And when you refer to something you mentioned in a previous request, like the location of a calendar event you just created, and ask ”What will the weather be like there?” Siri knows what you’re talking about.

Apple Intelligence empowers Siri with onscreen awareness , so it can understand and take action with things on your screen. If a friend texts you their new address, you can say “Add this address to their contact card,” and Siri will take care of it.

Awareness of your personal context enables Siri to help you in ways that are unique to you. Can’t remember if a friend shared that recipe with you in a note, a text, or an email? Need your passport number while booking a flight? Siri can use its knowledge of the information on your device to help find what you’re looking for, without compromising your privacy.

Seamlessly take action in and across apps with Siri. You can make a request like “Send the email I drafted to April and Lilly” and Siri knows which email you’re referencing and which app it’s in. And Siri can take actions across apps, so after you ask Siri to enhance a photo for you by saying “Make this photo pop,” you can ask Siri to drop it in a specific note in the Notes app — without lifting a finger.

Great powers come with great privacy.

Apple Intelligence is designed to protect your privacy at every step. It’s integrated into the core of your iPhone, iPad, and Mac through on-device processing. So it’s aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information. And with groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute, Apple Intelligence can draw on larger server-based models, running on Apple silicon, to handle more complex requests for you while protecting your privacy.

Private Cloud Compute

• Your data is never stored
• Used only for your requests
• Verifiable privacy promise

ChatGPT, seamlessly integrated.

With ChatGPT from OpenAI integrated into Siri and Writing Tools, you get even more expertise when it might be helpful for you — no need to jump between tools. Siri can tap into ChatGPT for certain requests, including questions about photos or documents. And with Compose in Writing Tools, you can create and illustrate original content from scratch.

You control when ChatGPT is used and will be asked before any of your information is shared. Anyone can access ChatGPT for free, without creating an account. ChatGPT subscribers can connect accounts to access paid features within these experiences.

New possibilities for your favorite apps.

New App Intents, APIs, and frameworks make it incredibly easy for developers to integrate system-level features like Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground into your favorite apps.

Learn more about developing for Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is compatible with these devices.

Apple Intelligence is free to use and will initially be available in U.S. English. Coming in beta this fall. *

• iPhone 15 Pro Max A17 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro A17 Pro
• iPad Pro M1 and later
• iPad Air M1 and later
• MacBook Air M1 and later
• MacBook Pro M1 and later
• iMac M1 and later
• Mac mini M1 and later
• Mac Studio M1 Max and later
• Mac Pro M2 Ultra

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Building a Platform Business Requires Balance—Lessons from Salesforce

Platform business models have become highly popular; they are used by half of the world’s ten largest companies by market capitalization. The challenge for established companies is that running a platform business is different from running a product business. A platform business requires building an ecosystem of various constituents with differing interests: customers, the company’s internal product teams, and partners. Based on an in-depth case study of Salesforce Platform, this briefing illustrates one approach to balancing the interests of these constituents.

The June 2024 research briefing is read by author Martin Mocker.

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Martin Mocker, Professor, ESB Business School, Reutlingen University and Academic Research Fellow, MIT CISR

Ina M. Sebastian, Research Scientist, MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)

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