Articles

Academic Writing

Popular
Manuscript writing requires authors to take into account subtle differences in language usage. In keeping with this, the author of this article explains how the terms …
Scientific writing: Difference in meaning of "about," "around," and "approximately"
Popular
Using content from one's own previously published work in a new study without citing the original work is considered as self-plagiarism. However, some authors are…
Although The Economist, a British weekly, is not a research journal, its writing is often praised for its clarity and precision. How does the The Economist&n
The Economist Style Guide, 10th edition
Popular
Having written a paper for submission to a chosen journal, you will need to write something more, namely a letter or an e-mail addressed to the editor of the target…
A guide to effective academic communication for non-native speakers of English
Popular
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…
Quick tips on using commas, brackets, and dashes in a research paper
Popular
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
Style manuals are incredibly useful tools for writers, and similar to dictionaries and other reference resources, they must be updated regularly to account for the ever…
When writing a research paper for publication in a journal, following the journal’s style is very important and can be beneficial during the review process. Content will…
Tips on making style decisions in the manuscript
Popular
Scientific writing is all about being accurate, brief, and objective, and as editors or writers, we should reduce the bias that creeps in from the use of insensitive…
Sensitivity in scientific writing
Popular
When writing a research paper, authors may feel confused about the use of certain words. This article explains the difference between the commonly confusing words - "e.g…