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Selecting the subject area in your submission form to Editage

An overwhelming trend in the feedback we have collected from authors who have worked with us over the years is this: The editor’s understanding of the subject area is…
Selecting the subject area in your submission form to Editage
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6 Easy guidelines for preparing tables and figures for a research manuscript

Tables and figures play a critical role in enhancing the overall quality and impact of a research manuscript. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the tables and…
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Guidelines for analytical method validation: How to avoid irreproducible results and retractions

Is there a way to ensure that your results do not end up being irreproducible and you do not face retraction as a result? In this post, Ira Krull discusses all aspects…
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Supply adequate details of items mentioned in the materials and methods section

The references section of the research paper requires adequate details of the documents cited. This article discusses which details should you should focus on. 
Supply adequate details of items mentioned in the materials and methods section
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Choose the best format for presenting your research data: tables, figures, and text

One of the most difficult aspects of research manuscript preparation is deciding whether your findings should be presented through tables, figures, or text. The tips…
Choose the best format for presenting your research data: tables, figures, and text
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"Why should I acknowledge writing assistance if I have paid for it?" A case study

Journals expect authors to disclose any form of writing assistance by acknowledging the writer's contribution. However, authors are sometimes reluctant to disclose…
"Why should I acknowledge writing assistance if I have paid for it?" A case study
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"Fill" patterns in graphs: decorative or functional?

Graphs are often referred to as pictures of numbers. They capture the meaning behind a set of numbers and convey that meaning at a glance. This article discusses whether…
"Fill" patterns in graphs: decorative or functional?
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Presenting data in tables: Guidelines on using row and column headings

A typical data table in a research paper is a matrix of rows and columns. This post describes how the row and column headings should amplify the table title.
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How to write the Acknowledgements section of a research paper

Acknowledgments are probably the easiest section to write in a research paper, but can often be tricky! This article discusses the purpose of the acknowledgements…
How to write the Acknowledgements section of a research paper
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How to include author-year citations into the text of research papers

What are the correct ways of including citations into the text of research papers? This article illustrates two ways of inserting citations into research papers…