Is Your Paper Truly Groundbreaking?
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Originality and validity are the two main properties of a contribution in a paper.

True

Groundbreaking ideas are common in most papers.

False

The validity of a paper can be demonstrated through proof, analysis, modelling, simulation or experiment.

True

Good science requires a demonstration of correctness, in a form that allows verification by other ______.

<p>scientists</p> Signup and view all the answers

Demonstrations of validity, whether by theory or experiment, should be ______: carefully described, thorough, and verifiable.

<p>rigorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

A new algorithm that is inferior to existing alternatives is unlikely to be ______.

<p>significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of finding all significant work when doing research?

<p>Finding all significant work is critical in doing research, but it can be a challenging task. The scope of literature that is relevant may only become apparent after completing the investigative phase and having a draft of the literature review.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you discover that your original research idea has already been investigated by others?

<p>If you discover that your original idea has already been investigated, be honest and review your work to determine what aspects may be novel. Do not work on a problem that has already been solved, but keep in mind that further contributions can still be made in the area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for searching and reading literature for research purposes?

<p>The recommended approach is to uncritically gather material first and later critically analyze and categorize it. It is also helpful to restrict attention to one or two specific topics during a search session.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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