So you need a Research Writer to help you write your research work right? It’s good to get research assistance especially if you have a complex work schedule, work demand, learning disability, distraction or some other challenge that may affect your commitment to the work.

Most times, people wonder how much it would cost to engage the services of a Research Assistant especially if it’s their first time. If you fall into this category, this text is just for you.

The amount you pay for research assistance, judging from what we do at Prime Strategic Services and other research partners we work with depends on the following:

1. Complexity: the nature of what you are working on will determine how much you will pay. So charges for “Impact of AI on Staff Performance” will be different from “Impact of Training on Staff Performance”. This is because the cost of researching credible journals on AI in the workplace is higher than on training which is everywhere.

2. Quality of work: work that does not involve plagiarism, anyhow writing to fill up the word count, old references and dull writing (lack of critical writing) is cheaper than work that has to be original, critical, reflective of recent references (under 5 years old) and logical to read.

3. The standard of the university: the cost of doing a Nigerian university project, except for some top-notch private universities, is different from the cost of writing for foreign universities in the UK, the US, etc. For instance, most Nigerian university research is probably plagiarised; you simply find content online, copy same, share it with your supervisor, get it approved and move on but for international students, Turnitin is gonna catch you if you plagiarise or rely on heavily on AI for your work. So someone writing a Nigerian University MBA or MSC research can charge 50K to 100K or in some cases 150K because all they need to do is copy, paste and send it back to you but if you are studying abroad, such cost may not cover your research work unless a JJC is involved.

4. The timeframe of the research: a research work that needs to be completed in 2 months costs more than a research work that has a 4-month timeline. So when you fail to engage a writer when you still have the luxury of time, you may have to pay a luxury amount to meet your target.

5. The nature of data and analysis: whether your research is primary or secondary, some form of qualitative or quantitative data is required. In real research, you may need to administer a survey questionnaire and all that which will have its cost implications.

6. The experience of the writer: a company or research assistant who is new in the industry and scouting for customers will most likely charge less than an experienced professional. What you will be paying for is the wealth of knowledge that the experienced professionals have, and this too will reflect in the quality of work you will get at the end of the day. New professionals or firms are also great, but the cost differs significantly.

7. Bargaining Power: what you will eventually pay will depend on how well you can bargain. Some students are pro in referring other students, giving assurance of a comeback for future projects and other associated long-term benefits which they use to drive down the price.

With these 7 points in mind, you now understand the factors that influence the prices you ought to pay. Above all, contact the research writer and discuss your research needs to get a quote before you determine if it works for you or not. However, beyond the price, make sure you emphasize quality, integrity and capacity, all of which you can deduce from having a conversation.

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