the objective of this paper vs the aim of this paper

Both 'the objective of this paper' and 'the aim of this paper' are correct, interchangeable, and convey the same meaning.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in academic writing.

"the objective of this paper"

This phrase is used to introduce the main goal or purpose of a research paper or academic work.

Examples:

The objective of this paper is to analyze the impact of climate change on biodiversity.
The objective of this paper is to propose a new method for data analysis.

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May 23, 2001 ... The objective of this paper is to describe Canada's major sources of flow and stock data on international migration and to provide a critical ...
The objective of this Paper is to request the International Accounting Standards. Board (IASB) to consider amending IAS 41 Agriculture by adding a definition for.
The objective of this paper is to provide a source of. open questions in reverse mathematics and to point to some of the ar-. eas where there could be interesting ...
substantial losses in the past. The objective of this paper is to consider the calculation of premiums for a portfolio of simple disability insurance policies.

Alternatives:

the aim of this paper
the goal of this paper
the purpose of this paper
the intention of this paper
the focus of this paper

This phrase is correct and commonly used in academic writing.

"the aim of this paper"

This phrase is used to introduce the main goal or purpose of a research paper or academic work.

Examples:

The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between poverty and education.
The aim of this paper is to present a new theoretical framework.

Alternatives:

the objective of this paper
the goal of this paper
the purpose of this paper
the intention of this paper
the focus of this paper

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