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burchfield96 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

List at least five suggestions for choosing a writing style that results in a more effective formal report?

Question 2

What is research credibility, and how can you enhance your credibility as a researcher?

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Avoid first-person pronouns as a rule.
Use active voice.
Use tense consistently.
Avoid placing two headings consecutively without intervening text.
Use a variety of coherence techniques.
Use tabulations and enumerations.
Define terms carefully.
Check for variety.

Answer to Question 2

Credibility in research means that your audience accepts your findings as valid and reliable because you have designed the research effectively and have collected, interpreted, and presented the data in an objective, unbiased manner. Following these tips will help to enhance your credibility as a researcher:
Avoid emotional terms.
Identify assumptions.
Label opinions.
Use documentation.