😕 Confused between aims, objectives, and rationale?

Here's how they differ, but are still interconnected:

📌AIMS - Answers the WHAT? (WHAT will your work accomplish?)

📌OBJECTIVES - Answers the HOW? (HOW will you accomplish your aims?)

📌RATIONALE - Answers the WHY? (WHY have you chosen the specific aims?)

Understanding this also clarifies the placement of relevant content when structuring your manuscript.