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This post provides some important tips researchers should bear in mind while writing engineering papers.
4 Must-dos when writing an engineering research paper
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In the pursuit of success in academia, early career researchers look out for opportunities to showcase their skills. One way to do this is by peer reviewing. How can…
How to become a peer reviewer: Tips for early career researchers
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The role of a corresponding author is an important one in the publication process. This post gives you a brief idea of what it means to be a corresponding author of a…
6 Pre-submission tips for corresponding authors
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The ultimate objective of peer review is to ensure a high quality of published science and authors should view the process as an opportunity to improve the quality of…
What is peer review?
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The acknowledgements section is a way of publicly thanking people for their contribution to a study. However, we often find authors acknowledging people for personal…
Who should be included in the acknowledgements section: A case study
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Read this article to understand the secrets behind writing an effective introduction and methods section of a research paper. 
The secret to writing the introduction and methods section of a manuscript
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Dr. Anne Altor has over 13 years of experience in academic writing/editing. She received her BS (2003) in Environmental and Forest Biology from the College of…
"All writers, including editors, need editors."
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With modern word processors, we no longer have to make do with the same key for lowercase ‘l’ and numeral ‘1’ (as those who have used old portable typewriters may recall…
Using the correct symbols: the degree sign and the multiplication sign
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A poster presentation is the perfect opportunity for you to highlight the importance of your research for people attending the conference. Posters are like billboards…
How to create the perfect poster
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What does conflict of interest mean? This article also explains why such conflicts arise and how they can be avoided.