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Use this tag for questions about the usage of articles (e.g. a, an, and the).

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What's the general rule for dropping articles in article & section titles or in figure & tab...

It is said that "To give added punch, articles are often dropped in the titles of books, movies, music, and other works of art" and "To save space and boost impact, articles are usually dropped in headlines … Source: David Appleyard's English Language Help Site Is there any general rule or reference about dropping articles, especially in academic research papers? …
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