Structure of a Research Paper: Tips to Improve Your Manuscript
You've spent months or years conducting your academic research. Now it’s time to write your journal article. For some, this can become a daunting task because writing is not their…
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In Vivo Vs. In Vitro: Writing Latin Terms in Your Manuscript
We see these words often in written works—the italicized abbreviations that no one seems to be able to define. They are commonly used in scientific papers. We should ensure that we…
Canva–Present Your PhD Research in Style & Get a Job!
Canva is a design program that began with an idea back in 2007. Founder Melanie Perkins at the University of Western Australia taught students how to use various design programs…
Et tu, Et al.? How to Cite Multiple Authors in Academic Writing
You’ve done your research, you’ve made your bibliography, and you’re ready to write. But after a short time, you find yourself stuck. In-text citations are driving you crazy! Do…
A Quick Guide on Using Vancouver Referencing and Citation Style
Citation methods vary by academic discipline. Science and medicine have its own preferred style. Vancouver referencing and citation style is a numbered referencing system that…
Manuscript Drafting: Why is Subject-Verb Agreement Important?
In academic writing, grammar and sentence construction are of paramount importance. While this is also true for informal pieces of writing, grammar mistakes in academic writing can…
Incomplete Comparisons: “I Ate More” Vs. “I Ate More than He Did”
As an author, your biggest mission is to communicate information to your readers clearly and precisely. Academic writers often use comparisons to highlight the importance of a…
Headnotes or Footnotes? A Quick Guide on Organizing Your Research Paper
In academic writing, footnotes, endnotes, and headnotes provide additional information on a particular topic. They are placed in the document as a supplement to the main text.…
Should Journals Permit 1,000+ Researchers to Author 1 Article?
Publishing an article in a science journal earns its authors recognition and respect. It is a form of academic currency. This is because, traditionally, the meaning of an author…
How to Write a Good Academic Biography (Part 2)
Writing an academic biography is part of many academic activities. Whether your paper is accepted in a journal or you’re asked to present your findings at a conference, you will be…
How to Create and Use Gantt Charts
There are several tools available to help you plan your research project. They help you organize your thoughts and create a research plan against a timeline. One such tool is…
Overleaf: Editable LaTeX Templates for IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer Journals
Most of the work published today is interdisciplinary and international, involving authors from different research areas and locations. In recent years, the cloud-based authoring…