Have you noticed that at times in-depth conversations on a subject, especially scientific subjects, end up being one-sided? One of the reasons for this could be the “curse of knowledge” or “curse of expertise,” which Read More
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As a researcher, getting your research published in a top journal is like having a dream fulfilled. But what if your research does not create the impact it is supposed to? How do you ensure Read More
What is CSE Format? The Council of Science Editors (CSE) style guide is a manual that provides guidelines for formatting scientific writing. Although initiated in the 1960s as a style guide for biology journals, the Read More
Do you question the credibility of a source before citing it in a research paper? If your answer is “No,” it’s time to change it to a “Yes.” Here’s a succinct guide to Read More
In my previous posts, “What are journals looking for in a manuscript submission?” and “What happens to a paper after submission to a journal?”, I discussed what journals look for when receiving submissions and the Read More
What is a Parenthetical Citation? Parenthetical citations are used in academic writing to cite sources that were referred to during research. It uses parentheses to provide information such as the author’s name, publication date/Read More
In the second part of my series, Where Science Leads: Alternative Careers for Bench Scientists, titled Exploring New Directions: Five Careers Outside the Lab, I highlight five career paths that take you beyond the bench Read More
This article is the first of a two-part article series that focuses on tools and strategies for scientists who are planning a career transition. What if you enjoy science and are starting to feel like Read More
Any researcher in the field of Humanities will know the struggles of writing a long research paper. Be it selecting a topic, crafting a thesis statement, conducting in-depth research, writing the first draft, or formatting Read More
There was a viral medical research story going around in 2018, with the title “Federal study finds marijuana 100X less toxic than alcohol, safer than tobacco.” While the headline successfully triggered conversations, scientists who took a Read More
