Keep_it_real May 2026

Properly crediting sources is essential for credibility; failing to do so is a fast way to lose the trust of your peers.

If this is a research or position paper, "keeping it real" requires being forthcoming about your limitations. keep_it_real

If discussing human behavior or technology, use real-world benchmarks and scenarios rather than just laboratory-controlled data. keep_it_real

Use creative hooks and sensory details to grab attention in your opening paragraph. keep_it_real

Acknowledge the messy truths—compelling stories or research results are rarely perfectly linear and don't always have a happy or clear ending. 2. Radical Transparency in Methodology