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 ______.

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

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

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

Is Your Paper Truly Groundbreaking?

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Originality and validity are the two main properties of a contribution in a paper.

Groundbreaking ideas are common in most papers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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