Citation styles, research methodology, thesis structure, journal indexing, plagiarism guidance and more — explained simply. Browse the guides below, or just ask.
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APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, Vancouver, IEEE — how they differ and when to use each.
Qualitative vs quantitative approaches, sampling methods, and data collection basics.
Chapter-by-chapter structure — from abstract and literature review to findings and conclusion.
Framing a research problem, objectives, and scope in a way that gets approved.
Scopus, UGC-CARE, SCI, ESCI, impact factor, and how peer review actually works.
How similarity scoring works, and practical ways to keep your writing authentically yours.
Google Scholar, JSTOR, PubMed, Scopus, and reference managers like Zotero and Mendeley.
Structuring arguments, paraphrasing properly, and finding the right academic tone.
A quick comparison of the four most common styles. Ask the guide below for a full example in your discipline.
| Style | Typically Used In | In-Text Citation | Reference List Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| APA (7th ed.) | Psychology, Education, Sciences | Author-date, e.g. (Sharma, 2024) | Alphabetical by author surname |
| MLA (9th ed.) | Literature, Humanities | Author-page, e.g. (Sharma 45) | Alphabetical, "Works Cited" |
| Chicago | History, Fine Arts, Business | Footnotes or author-date | Alphabetical bibliography |
| Harvard | Business, Social Sciences (UK/India) | Author-date, e.g. (Sharma, 2024) | Alphabetical by author surname |
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