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The book Punctuation...? is a hands-on guide for researchers who wish to learn about using punctuation correctly in a short span of time.
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 6, 2015
This post shows how English monolingual dictionaries differ in terms of the number of words, quotations, sequence in which different meanings of the same word are…
- Yateendra Joshi
- December 7, 2015
This post reviews the book A Scholar’s Guide to Getting Published in English: critical choices and practical strategies
- Yateendra Joshi
- September 2, 2015
The book The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century by Steven Pinker is a useful resource for authors looking to understand the…
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 6, 2015
The long-drawn peer review process can be frustrating for not just for researchers, but also for the journal editor. How can you, the author, help accelerate the…
- Audrey Fernz
- September 23, 2020
Does the task of writing make you nervous? Being aware of some of the most common pitfalls in scientific writing can help you avoiding them.
- Sneha Kulkarni
- August 31, 2020
Inaccurate usage of scientific and technical terms can give out the impression that you do not have in-depth knowledge of the subject. Naturally, peer reviewers are…
- Kakoli Majumder
- November 27, 2019
Hedging is common in academic writing. But is it appropriate? And, if yes, how much should you hedge? This post explains it all.
- Yateendra Joshi
- February 24, 2022
Here’s a simple yet effective recipe with five ingredients, which are key to creating a well-written, submission-ready manuscript that delights the journal editor and…
- Audrey Fernz
- December 18, 2020
What is the Oxford comma? When should you use it (should you even use it)? And why does it matter? This post explains it all.
- Yateendra Joshi
- April 13, 2023