Published on
June 22, 2024
by
Paige Pfeifer, BA
Revised on
January 13, 2025
A research proposal is a short piece of academic writing that outlines the research a graduate student intends to carry out. It starts by explaining why the research will be helpful or necessary, then describes the steps of the potential research and how the research project would add further knowledge to the field of study. A student submits this as part of the application process for a graduate degree program.
If you’re thinking of pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree, you may need to learn more about how to write a research proposal that will get you into your desired program.
QuillBot is here to help—first, let’s look at why you might write a research proposal. Then we’ll cover the parts it should include, how long it should be, and the tools that can help you write a great one.
TipQuillBot can help you effectively take notes when researching your topic and writing your research proposal.
Published on
April 19, 2024
by
Paige Pfeifer, BA
Revised on
December 4, 2024
A parenthetical citation is a type of in-text citation enclosed in parentheses that includes information about a source, such as the author’s name, publication date, and page number(s). Parenthetical citations come at the end of the sentence or clause that cites the source material.
Many citation styles use parenthetical citations, including APA, MLA, and Chicago style formats. Each in-text citation will correspond to an entry in the reference list, Works Cited page, or bibliography.
APA parenthetical citation exampleJungian archetypes include the persona, the shadow, the anima/animus, and the self (Carducci, 2009).
QuillBot’s free Citation Generator can automatically create in-text citations in many different styles for you. Additionally, our online Plagiarism Checker can detect accidental plagiarism.
A copywriter writes the text that is used in advertisements. These ads can come in the form of billboards, magazine spaces, emails, social media posts, and a wide variety of other mediums.
The copywriter’s job is to connect with the target audience and persuade them to buy the product or service the advertisement is promoting. In order to do this, the copywriter must understand the wants and needs of the target market, and how they best respond to ads.
If you’ve ever wanted a copywriting career, you’re in luck. We’re about to walk you through what it takes to enter into and find success in the copywriting world. Read on!
Published on
June 26, 2022
by
Paige Pfeifer, BA
Revised on
April 11, 2025
In 2024, Sunday, June 16th marks an important day for many families around the world: Father’s Day. As we prepare to celebrate the fathers and father-like figures in our lives, we may wonder about what kind of gift to give our dads this year.
The answer is poetry. The gift of words is the greatest present anyone could receive because it conveys feelings of love, gratitude, nostalgia, and more in one of the most personal ways possible. A poem coming from the heart is a keepsake that will live on forever, something to be framed and cherished. Don’t be intimidated by the idea, either. We’re going to show you some examples of poems for dad, while also laying out the poem-writing process step-by-step, in case you’d like to write your own, so your Father’s Day poem will be one he’ll never forget.
