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Avoid the most common errors of grammar in research papers

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…
Avoid the most common errors of grammar in research papers
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A vocabulary lesson for clear writing: commonly confused words

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…
A vocabulary lesson for clear writing: commonly confused words
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Varieties of English in research writing

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…
Varieties of English in research writing
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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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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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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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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.
English for academic writing: A helpful dictionary for researchers
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Commonly confused words in research writing: "alternate" and "alternative"

During the process of writing a research paper, authors may sometimes find themselves struggling to choose one word or term over the other. This post deals with and…