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These all seem equally "valid" to me:

"I have recently been reading some research papers about..."
"I recently have been reading some research papers about..."
"I have been recently reading some research papers about..."
"Recently, I have been reading some research papers about..."

Are these all equivalent or is one more "appropriate" than the other, and why? Thanks!

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    They're all okay. I'd avoid recently reading for the Rs. Little touches like that help the reader who's vocalizing (reading to themselves).
    – Yosef Baskin
    Commented Mar 18, 2021 at 19:41
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    (1) and (4) sound more natural. 'Recently' may also be placed at the end of the sentence.
    – Edwin Ashworth
    Commented Mar 18, 2021 at 19:43
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    Does this answer your question? Adverbs + Present Perfect
    – livresque
    Commented Mar 18, 2021 at 21:30

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