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Academic Writing
There are many books on the topic of scientific and research writing, but most researchers hardly have the time to delve into such books. If only there was something…
- Ravi Murugesan
- October 17, 2013
Errors in word usage account for a significant proportion of language problems in research papers written by non-native English speakers. This article lists some…
- Kakoli Majumder
- April 1, 2019
This post discusses the minutiae of expressing rates (kilometres per hour, grams per litre, etc.) using negative exponents and the slash.
- Yateendra Joshi
- April 29, 2015
Although The Economist, a British weekly, is not a research journal, its writing is often praised for its clarity and precision. How does the The Economist&n
- Yateendra Joshi
- March 19, 2014
Discusses the recommendations concerning the use of capitals in eponyms
- Yateendra Joshi
- November 20, 2014
A rise in academic misconduct over the past few years have made editors and reviewers extra vigilant. However, this can sometimes backfire, as revealed in this case…
- Kakoli Majumder
- October 28, 2015
When writing a research paper for publication in a journal, following the journal’s style is very important and can be beneficial during the review process. Content will…
- Lindsey Buscher
- March 14, 2014
Discusses the three non-SI units mentioned in the title (psi, mesh number, and quintals) and supplies appropriate conversion factors.
- Yateendra Joshi
- August 28, 2015
Scientific writing requires the use of many symbols. It is important to understand the standard style conventions associated with using symbols to avoid…
- Kakoli Majumder
- February 24, 2020
You’ve poured blood, sweat, and tears, along with countless hours into your dissertation and it’s nearly ready for its final hand-in. However, you want your dissertation…
- Mary Walton
- July 6, 2018