Part IV – Academic Integrity & Writing With Impact¶
“Great research isn’t just about what you discover—it’s about how ethically and clearly you communicate it.”
✍️ From Ideas to Trustworthy Writing¶
Reading and collecting research is only half the battle.
At some point, you’ll need to start writing—and when you do, questions will start to pile up:
- How much can I copy from the abstract if I cite it?
- What even counts as plagiarism in research?
- How do I cite 30+ papers without going insane?
- How do I actually write a good Related Work section?
This part of the handbook tackles the often-overlooked side of research writing:
Academic integrity, citation practices, and clear, ethical communication.
What You’ll Master in This Part¶
- What counts as plagiarism (and how to avoid it in subtle cases like self-plagiarism and paraphrasing)
- The rules of proper citation (APA, IEEE, BibTeX, Zotero, etc.)
- How to write a well-organized Related Work section using your notes and literature matrix
- How to build credibility through writing style, clarity, and proper attribution
Chapter Breakdown¶
| Chapter | Title | What You’ll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Academic Integrity 101 | Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, double submission, publisher policies |
| 11 | Citing and Referencing | Citation formats, tools (Zotero, BibTeX), and responsible citation practices |
| 12 | Writing the Related Work Section | Turning notes into narrative, thematic vs. chronological writing strategies |
Why This Part Matters¶
Even excellent technical work can get rejected—or worse, retracted—if it lacks academic integrity.
But beyond avoiding mistakes, this part helps you:
- Write more clearly and credibly
- Build trust with reviewers
- Position your research within the broader conversation
- Show that you’ve done your homework—and that your work builds meaningfully on what came before
Bottom line: Your ideas deserve to be heard—but they also need to be respected.
This part will show you how to write in a way that’s both ethical and effective.