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Scientific writing requires the use of many symbols. It is important to understand the standard style conventions associated with using symbols to avoid…
Do you want to know how to make your communication catchy and engaging? Here are seven tips to help you. 
Seven secrets of stylish academic writing
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Mistakes in representing numbers and units of measurement can leave scope for misinterpretation of your data. This article will help you understand the common mistakes…
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…
Avoid these common errors in physical sciences terminology
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Abbreviations are commonly used in research manuscripts as they can help make highly complex technical writing more concise and easier to read. However, they can also…
Translated plagiarism occcurs when translated material from publications in a different language is used without citing the source. This form of plagiarism is difficult…
How an author deals with translated plagiarism: A case study
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When it comes to writing a research proposal, an assignment, or an academic paper, you tend to worry: you wonder whether you are making errors of spelling, grammar,…
6 Actionable tips to improve academic writing
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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…
6 Types of word choice errors in scientific writing
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Choosing between the active and passive voice can be particularly confusing in academic writing. This article will help you understand how to make the …
Contributing to the science of nursing helps advance the nursing profession and improve patient outcomes. Essential to this success is encouragement of and support for…