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How to Use Verbs in Research Writing: A Guide to Verb Tense

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Imagine this: You’re staring at your computer screen, coffee in hand, trying to decide whether your research “showed” or “shows” significant results. Your cursor blinks impatiently as you wonder, “Should I use past tense because the study is done? Or present tense because the findings are still relevant?” If you’ve ever found yourself in this dilemma, you’re not alone. Using …