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How to write the limitations of a study

Every study has limits. Saying them honestly makes reviewers trust you more, not less. For each limit, say what it means and how a future study could fix it.

What this lesson covers

  • The pattern to follow, step by step (4 steps)
  • The ideal, minimum and maximum word count
  • Ready-made sentence starters
  • A weak and a strong example, side by side
  • A fill-in template you can copy
  • The 3 most common mistakes, and how to avoid them
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