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Editors, reviewers, and other readers of your work have expectations for where they will find your information. If what they

 by Clement Ng, PhD In the physical sciences, and particularly fundamental research, describing the technical benefits of your study is

One of the defining features of academic publishing – and the one that gives it its credibility – is peer

You’ve done your research and you (and perhaps your collaborators as well) are ready to put fingers to keyboard and

The language we use in communicating with the public should be inclusive and bias-free. This sensitivity is a key issue for research writing. Here we explore detailed points and give examples.

The scientific method dictates that research be conducted as objectively as possible. But how do you do that? Read on.

When writing a manuscript, the complexity of your research may not always make it easy to keep your text brief, but it is still important to express ideas clearly and succinctly, with a minimum of unnecessary words.

It’s important to be aware of the different types of literature that exist and the variety of publication types within each class. It’s also important to honestly evaluate your work to determine what publication type is most appropriate for your study. Find out more here.

Promoting your article increases your presence and raises your profile within the academic community, as well as ensuring that your findings are out there and known about.

When you’ve prepared your outstanding research for publication, you need to choose a good journal. But there are unethical and so-called predatory journals out there, trying to trick you into using them. Here’s what to avoid.

Open access journals let the world see your research, ungated and with no payment needed. But there are some limitations as well. Read about the pros and cons.

It’s actually quite easy to find a reputable journal. Here’s what to look for to be sure you find the best place to publish your outstanding research.

“Which” and “that” are commonly confused. In some cases, they’re interchangeable, but usually, a comma or another fix, or a replacement, is needed. Read on to find out how to use them.

There are grammar rules for citing past research. This is especially important in your introduction and when you’re reporting results. Take a quiz and learn more.

Articles (a, an, the) are adjectives that modify nouns. If they’re used incorrectly the reader may wonder if you’re referring to a specific thing or to a non-specific item or category. Here’s how to get them right.

Read this to clear up your confusion about incorrect nomenclature to describe changes in levels of genes, their mRNAs, or the proteins that they encode.

“As” is just two letters, and it can be used in a variety of ways. This can be confusing, but you can get it right. As New Zealanders say, “Sweet as!” Start with a quiz.

“Since”, “because”, “as”… all pretty much the same, right? Well, since you asked, how about a quick quiz?