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How to effectively use active and passive voice in research writing

Choosing between the active and passive voice can be particularly confusing in academic writing. This article will help you understand how to make the …
How to effectively use active and passive voice in research writing
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Selecting the subject area in your submission form to Editage

An overwhelming trend in the feedback we have collected from authors who have worked with us over the years is this: The editor’s understanding of the subject area is…
Selecting the subject area in your submission form to Editage
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A vocabulary lesson for writing better research papers

This article discusses a few pairs of English word that non-English-speaking authors often mix up and use incorrectly.
A vocabulary lesson for writing better research papers
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Quick tips on using commas, brackets, and dashes in a research paper

When it comes to writing, all information is not equal: some of it is given as an aside—not essential, but interesting, useful, or "nice to know." How do you mark this…
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6 Easy guidelines for preparing tables and figures for a research manuscript

Tables and figures play a critical role in enhancing the overall quality and impact of a research manuscript. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the tables and…
6 Easy guidelines for preparing tables and figures for a research manuscript
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Guidelines for analytical method validation: How to avoid irreproducible results and retractions

Is there a way to ensure that your results do not end up being irreproducible and you do not face retraction as a result? In this post, Ira Krull discusses all aspects…
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Can poor English affect the publication and impact of research?

Poor English can delay the publication of research. A recent article in New Scientist, a British weekly science magazine, mentions that poor English “is another fac
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Using "case," "patient," or "subject" in medical writing: What do style guides recommend?

Most researchers avoid referring to individuals in their research paper. Instead, they use such terms as cases, subjects, and even data points. This post provides…
Using "case," "patient," or "subject" in medical writing: What do style guides recommend?
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Supply adequate details of items mentioned in the materials and methods section

The references section of the research paper requires adequate details of the documents cited. This article discusses which details should you should focus on. 
Supply adequate details of items mentioned in the materials and methods section
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English for academic writing: A helpful dictionary for researchers

A brief review of the scope and special features of a new learner's dictionary from Oxford University Press, meant for learners of academic English.