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10 Tips on how to write an effective research grant proposal

Do you want to improve your grant-writing skills and increase your chances of getting funded? This article provides effective strategies to create an effective and…
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4 Basic reasons a peer reviewer might reject your manuscript

This article shares an editor's experience and views on why papers get rejected. Read on to find out how authors can avoid their manuscript from getting rejected. 
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Is paid peer review a good idea?

All prestigious journals use some form of peer review, and most academics believe that the purpose of peer review is to maintain the quality and integrity of the…
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Finding the right research question is the first step to successful publication

A well formulated and clearly defined research question increases your chances of publication. Read on for excellent tips on how to map out a good research question…
Finding the right research question is the first step to successful publication
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Reading progressively difficult texts can improve researchers' English language competency

Many non-native English authors wish to improve their fluency in English to write better research papers and target international journals. This article discusses how…
Reading progressively difficult texts can improve researchers' English language competency
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The secret to writing the Results and Discussion sections of a manuscript

This article discusses the tips and tricks of writing the Results and Discussion sections of a research paper. Read on to learn how to write an effective research paper.
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10 Lab safety rules every researcher should follow

Scientific laboratories expose researchers to a potentially hazardous environment. Along with safety measures undertaken by laboratories, individual researchers also…
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4 Style tips for presenting scientific names of organisms in academic writing

This article covers the basic points of style authors should note while using the names of species in research papers. 
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Getting the references right: citing books as a source of information

The most commonly cited sources in research papers are other papers, published in journals. However, especially in the humanities, books come a close second. 
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Congratulations to winners of the 2014 Fields Medal prize

The Fields Medal, which is officially known as International Medal for Outstanding Discoveries in Mathematics, is an esteemed award that is often described as the …