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Authors often wonder when to use "woman" and "female" to keep scientific writing free of gender bias. This post provides guidance on using these terms effectively and…
- Yateendra Joshi
- November 18, 2014
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A footnote to a table is a pointer; it tells readers that whatever bit of text they are reading requires additional information to make complete sense. Learn in this…
- Yateendra Joshi
- November 27, 2013
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This post offers some basic guidelines on choosing between upper case and lower case letters in scientific writing.
- Yateendra Joshi
- July 20, 2015
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The title of a research paper is the first aspect that will be noticed by journal editors/reviewers and readers. Therefore, it is essential to get the title right. This…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- November 18, 2014
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Studying English grammar will probably help you eliminate many common errors of grammar from your writing—but it is unlikely that, as a researcher, you will actually…
- Yateendra Joshi
- December 31, 2013
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When writing a paper, always acknowledge all sources clearly and avoid copying other authors’ words verbatim. Failure to do so could lead to loss of tenure/funding and…
- Ashmita Das
- October 17, 2013
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Why it is important to fomat headings clearly and consistently? This post explains how appropriately formatting the headings increases the readability and clarity of the…
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 27, 2015
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Over the years, I’ve come across many common language mistakes made by non-native speakers of English. The incorrect of use of words and phrases in English can confuse…
- Clarinda Cerejo
- October 21, 2013
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It is helpful for authors to be aware of the two dominant varieties of English in STM journal publishing - American and British - when preparing their manuscripts for…
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 25, 2013
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Journal acceptance is a big deal. Authors often seek the help of scientific editing service providers to prepare a publication-ready manuscript. This article provides…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- October 31, 2014