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The post Academic Integrity & Plagiarism first appeared on University of Fairfax.]]> https://ufairfax.edu/tips-for-conducting-research/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:42:52 +0000 https://ufairfax.edu/?p=4806 Choosing a Research Topic for Graduate Research Topic selection at the graduate level carries more weight than it did in undergraduate coursework — the topic you choose for a seminar paper often becomes the seed of your eventual dissertation focus. Here’s how to approach it deliberately. Choosing a Topic Start with a gap, not just […]

The post Tips for Conducting Research first appeared on University of Fairfax.]]> https://ufairfax.edu/getting-started-with-apa-citation/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:39:25 +0000 https://ufairfax.edu/?p=4802 APA Citation for Graduate Research Precise, consistent citation isn’t optional at the graduate level — it’s part of how your committee evaluates the rigor of your scholarship, whether you’re writing a seminar paper now or building toward your dissertation’s literature review later. This guide covers APA citation specifically for graduate and doctoral-level academic writing. Why […]

The post Getting started with APA citation first appeared on University of Fairfax.]]> https://ufairfax.edu/general-writing-resources/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:14:35 +0000 https://ufairfax.edu/?p=4790 Academic Writing Resources for Graduate Study Strong graduate writing starts before you draft a single paragraph — with a well-defined research question and a thesis that can carry the weight of a full paper or chapter. This page covers both, along with the APA tools you’ll rely on throughout your program. Writing a Graduate-Level Research […]

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