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Research Writing: Tips and Common Errors

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Academic writing should be precise and objective. It should not include jargon, circumlocution, tautology, or clichés. Effective academic writing requires the use of good grammar, a logical structure, precise verb and word choice, and information. Each paragraph has a single theme that is developed in several connecting sentences. Punctuation is important in academic writing. Examples are provided to highlight what is required in academic writing.

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  1. Formerly School of Radiography, King Edward VIII Hospital, Durban, South Africa

    Leonie Munro

  2. Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

    Aarthi Ramlaul

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Munro, L., Ramlaul, A. (2020). Research Writing: Tips and Common Errors. In: Ramlaul, A. (eds) Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research: Skills and Strategies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37944-5_20

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