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SLIDE DECK: 10 Ways to reduce the word count of your research paper

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    Feb 15, 2016

As an author, it is quite difficult to write concisely. After all, you have so much to say! But when submitting your manuscript to a journal, you must ensure that you meet the required word count. Let us look at some areas you can focus on to keep your manuscript concise.

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