Why You Should Avoid Purple Prose in Academic Writing
Authors are understandably excited about the results of their research and aren’t always modest about trumpeting it. A finding is often described as novel, unique, the first such…
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Data Massaging in Scientific Research: When Does It Go Too Far?
One of the joys of research is feeding a mass of data into a computer program, pushing the return button, and seeing a graph magically appear. A straight line! That ought to give…
Research Writing: Catch Their Eye With Graphics
Remember the time when journal articles were black and white? Black and white print, black and white illustrations, with X’s and hollow O’s and solid O’s to show the different…
Different Scientific Writing Style Guides
Authors are required to follow prescribed writing styles, formats, and guidelines mandated by a research journal when submitting an article for publication. This is to ensure that…
How Editing Services Help You Improve Chances of Publication
Editing: More Than a Wish List Item
Preparing a research proposal can be hard enough these days—research funds aren’t as plentiful, and the providers of those funds only seem to…
How to Engage the Attention of the Reader in Your Research Paper
Good research, backed up by structured and attractively presented content created specifically for the target audience makes for an engaging article, which is bound to be read and…
Word Choice in Academic Writing: Commonly Confused English Words
As an academic researcher, a part of the writing process that often causes confusion and leads to common mistakes is the word choice. While writing in English, maintaining the…
Does the Length of an Abstract Really Affect the Citation of a Paper?
In today’s scientific landscape, the number of times a study is cited makes considerable difference to the significance of the study and the reputation of authors themselves. The…
Why Keywords Are Necessary to Build a Comprehensive Literature Review
The Importance of Preparation
The quotation, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend four sharpening my axe,” has been attributed to Abraham Lincoln. Whether or…
Defining Your Research Problem
What is a Research Problem?
The terms research question and research problem are used interchangeably to reference the problem or issue you intend to investigate and/or solve with…
Risks Involved in Using Online Options for Research Translation
An Increasing Need for Academic Translation
As open access publishing offers greater availability of journals from around the globe, the need for accurate translation of academic…
How Much Research Is Enough for a Good Literature Review?
The Purpose of a Literature Review
The key to any research study is the research question itself. A poorly written question that is too broad will generate questionable…