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Getting the references right: Citing social media sources

As a result of technological developments and the increasing importance of article-level metrics, social media have become a valid source of information. There are…
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Handling abbreviations of journal names in references

Among the many ways in which journals differ in the way, they expect authors to format references is the way names of journals are given: whether spelled out in full or…
Handling abbreviations of journal names in references
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Getting the tenses right: Materials and methods section

Many authors struggle with the usage of tenses in their research paper. This post discusses tense usage in specific sections of the manuscript to help authors write with…
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Is my research significant? Why you shouldn't rely on p values

P value is the most commonly reported statistic in research papers, and yet is widely misunderstood and misused. Recently, the American Statistical Association (ASA)…
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5 Common errors in representing numbers and units of measurement

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…
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Scientific communication: Using "Dear Mr." or "Dear Ms." in letters

In writing to academics and scientists, perhaps the solution is simple enough: use Dear Dr Tanaka or Dr Smith or whatever surname or family name your correspondent has…
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Scientific writing: Difference in meaning of "about," "around," and "approximately"

Manuscript writing requires authors to take into account subtle differences in language usage. In keeping with this, the author of this article explains how the terms …
Scientific writing: Difference in meaning of "about," "around," and "approximately"
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Tips for writing the perfect IMRAD manuscript

To ensure that your manuscript conveys your ideas effectively, it is essential for you to structure it well. Many journals expect scientific research papers to be…
Tips for writing the perfect IMRAD manuscript
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Reading progressively difficult texts can improve researchers' English language competency

Many non-native English authors wish to improve their fluency in English to write better research papers and target international journals. This article discusses how…
Reading progressively difficult texts can improve researchers' English language competency
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The secret to writing the Results and Discussion sections of a manuscript

This article discusses the tips and tricks of writing the Results and Discussion sections of a research paper. Read on to learn how to write an effective research paper.