Manuscript preparation and research writing resources




Resources to help researchers in writing and publishing in English.

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Most of these e-books are in the PDF format. You can choose an e-book based on what aspect of research communication you are looking for: learning English, writing the different sections of your research paper, or avoiding common errors in your manuscript.

Learn English (for Researchers)
10 Punctuation Rules Every Author Should Know		11 Common Errors in Subject-Verb Agreement
	Learn to avoid punctuation errors observed by editors in manuscripts. Read more...		Learn about the most common subject-verb agreement errors made by authors. Read more...
Quick Tips on Using the Definite Article The		8 Steps to Concise Writing
	An interactive e-book for easy-to-use tips on the usage of the. Read more...		An interactive tutorial with examples to help you learn how to write concisely. Read more...
Native Eigo-juku: Must-know Writing Rules for Non-native Researchers		Native Eigo-juku Vol. 2: Tips for Formal Written English
	A compilation of 26 issues of a very successful newsletter for researchers. Read more...		Get tips that will help you in writing a formal e-mail and letter. Read more...
Submitting Your Manuscript to a British Journal—6 British English Rules to Follow		Submitting Your Manuscript to an American Journal—7 American English Rules to Follow
	Learn 6 British English rules and conform to your journal's language specification. Read more...		Learn 7 American English rules and conform to your journal's language specification. Read more...

Write an Effective Research Paper
Reasons for Manuscript Rejection		Writing an Effective Title
	E-book to help you get started with manuscript writing. Read more...		Learn simple techniques to write a title that will not be missed out in a literature search. Read more...
Writing an Effective Abstract		Writing an Effective Introduction
	Learn to write an abstract that will help you get your paper accepted. Read more...		Learn to write an Introduction that will assure that your entire paper gets read. Read more...
Writing Effective Materials and Methods		Writing Results Effectively
	Learn to write Materials and Methods that will increase the chances of peer reviewers recommending the acceptance of your paper. Read more...		Learn to write Results that will help readers understand your research. Read more...
Writing an Effective Discussion
	The most meticulous study may be rejected if the Discussion is not impressive. Learn to write a Discussion that will do justice to your research. Read more...

Avoid Common Errors in Your Manuscript
10 Common Errors in Reporting Numbers—Edition for Biomedical Authors		21 Common Writing-Related Errors—Special Physical Sciences Edition
	Learn the correct style of representing numbers. Read more...		Avoid errors made by authors in the field of Physical Sciences and prepare an error-free manuscript! Read more...
21 Common Errors in Medical Writing
	Avoid errors made by authors in the field of medicine and prepare an error-free manuscript! Read more...

Resources to help researchers in writing and publishing in English.