An academic paper is a formal piece of writing that presents research findings, arguments, or analysis on a specific topic within a particular field of study.
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Thesis Statement: A concise statement that summarizes the main argument or point of an academic paper.
Literature Review: A comprehensive summary and evaluation of existing research and literature related to the topic of the academic paper.
Citation: The act of giving credit to the original authors or sources from which information or ideas are borrowed in an academic paper.