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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
Learn to avoid punctuation errors observed by editors in manuscripts.

11 Common Errors in Subject-Verb Agreement
Learn about the most common subject-verb agreement errors made by authors.

Quick Tips on Using the Definite Article "The"
An interactive e-book for easy-to-use tips on the usage of "the."

8 Steps to Concise Writing
An interactive tutorial with examples to help you learn how to write concisely.

Native Eigo-juku: Must-know Writing Rules for Non-native Researchers
A compilation of 26 issues of a very successful newsletter for researchers.

Submitting Your Manuscript to an American Journal—7 American English Rules to Follow
Learn 7 American English rules and conform to your journal's language specification.



Write an Effective Research Paper

Reasons for Manuscript Rejection
E-book to help you get started with manuscript writing.

Writing an Effective Title
Learn simple techniques to write a title that will not be missed out in a literature search.

Writing an Effective Abstract
Learn to write an abstract that will help you get your paper accepted.

Writing an Effective Introduction
Learn to write an Introduction that will assure that your entire paper gets read.

Writing Effective Materials and Methods
Learn to write Materials and Methods that will increase the chances of peer reviewers recommending the acceptance of your paper.

Writing Results Effectively
Learn to write Results that will help readers understand your research.

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.



Avoid Common Errors in Your Manuscript

10 Common Errors in Reporting Numbers—Edition for Biomedical Authors
Learn the correct style of representing numbers.

21 Common Writing-Related Errors—Special Physical Sciences Edition
Avoid errors made by authors in the field of physical sciences and prepare an error-free manuscript!

21 Common Errors in Medical Writing
Avoid errors made by authors in the field of medicine and prepare an error-free manuscript!