Understanding Scientific Research
Scientific Research is the systematic and empirical approach adopted to achieve scientific objectives, address problems, validate existing knowledge, and contribute new insights through rigorous testing. According to Collinger, it is a critical, organized, and precise inquiry into the hypotheses that define the nature of relationships among variables within a specific phenomenon.
Definition of Linking
- Linking, in its linguistic context, refers to the act of connecting something together. It is derived from the verb “رَبَطَ,” which means “to bind.” For instance, one might say, “To link something is to connect it, and it is said to be bound or attached.” The term “رِباط” specifically denotes the means through which items are connected, while the plural form is “رُبُطٌ.”
- In a more specialized sense, linking serves as the tool or mechanism that connects sentences and paragraphs, establishing cohesion and syntactical relationships among them. Sibawayh noted that linking involves the interconnection of discourse, while Ibn Sarraj explicitly defined it, asserting that “a word cannot exist without one of eight contexts.” These linkers facilitate connections among nouns, verbs, or entire sentences.
Linking Tools in Scientific Research
Researchers must employ linking tools to ensure smooth transitions between sentences and paragraphs within their scientific work. The following table summarizes these tools:
| In this regard | Additionally | Starting from | It can be stated | It has become clear | It is worth mentioning | In the same context | In light of this | From this perspective |
| Consequently, the discussion today | Despite the abundance | In relation to | Moreover | In this context | Within the same framework | In a similar vein | Notably | Regarding this matter |
| Given that the current research is situated | Derived from the effectiveness of | It is essential to adopt | It is likely that | Additionally | In the same manner | Nonetheless | Possibly | Importantly |
| Building on what has been stated | On the other hand | From this standpoint | It clarifies | As previously mentioned and in accordance with | There has been a rise in | Analyzing the literature on this topic | Despite | It refers to |
| There has been an increase in | The emergence of | Some trends have been observed | This aspect plays a role | A consideration of | It has reached | As such, | The research has covered | From this juncture |
| Clearly | It demonstrates | It has been shown | The current study belongs to | Furthermore | Since | Consequently, it necessitates | Added/Moreover | Referring to/It is noted that |
| The importance lies in | It will undoubtedly assist | In the same context | Generally speaking | Despite the tangible interest | From different perspectives | Thus, it follows that | It is embodied in | Undoubtedly |
In addition to the linking tools that significantly aid sentence clarity, the following categories can be identified:
- Contrastive tools: (however, on the other hand, but, although, despite).
- Additive tools: (in addition to, moreover, alongside).
- Causal and explanatory tools: (namely, therefore, because).
- Coordinating conjunctions: (and, then).
- Interjection tools: (if, when, so).
- Correlative conjunctions: (when, at the time of).
- Differentiating tools: (as for and the conjunction “ف”).
- Simultaneous tools: (while).
- Words such as (then, or).