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Infographic: How to write better science papers
Reporting results in a scientific journal is a process common to researchers in all disciplines. However, many scientific papers fail to communicate research work effectively. Pitfalls include using complicated jargon, including unnecessary details, and writing for your highly specialized colleagues…
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Posted in Communication, Medical Writing, Scientific editing, Scientific writing, Writing
Posted in Communication, Medical Writing, Scientific editing, Scientific writing, Writing
Writing the first draft of your science paper — some dos and don’ts
Four steps to preparing your first draft Here is the process I use: Think about the topic you want to present, for some days or weeks. Make figures and tables. Then write as quickly as possible, as if thinking out…
Tagged with: internal coherence, journal reviewer, manuscript preparation, manuscript writing, scientific content, Scientific Writing, writing first draft
Posted in Case report, Communication, Impact Factor, Journal article, Journal Selection, Manuscript format, Medical Writing, Scientific writing, Writing
Posted in Case report, Communication, Impact Factor, Journal article, Journal Selection, Manuscript format, Medical Writing, Scientific writing, Writing
Six things to do before writing your manuscript
A new study, “How to Prepare a Manuscript for International Journals” — a seasoned editor gives advice to boost your chances of acceptance I think that sometimes researchers are not trained by their supervisors in writing scientific papers during the…
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Posted in Case report, Chicago Manual Style, Communication, Editing, Health Education, Impact Factor, Interdisciplinary research, Journal article, Journal Selection, Manuscript format, Medical Communication, Medical Writing, Peer Review, Proofreading, Review article, Scientific editing, Scientific writing, Writing
Posted in Case report, Chicago Manual Style, Communication, Editing, Health Education, Impact Factor, Interdisciplinary research, Journal article, Journal Selection, Manuscript format, Medical Communication, Medical Writing, Peer Review, Proofreading, Review article, Scientific editing, Scientific writing, Writing
Scientific writing for a target journal
It is beneficial to decide on a target journal during the very early stages of writing an article, rather than first preparing an article and then considering where to send it. Analyze potential journals and choose one. Write your article…
Rules for Scientific Writing
In general, the best writing is simple and direct. Writing that is simple and direct is most easily understood. It also tends to be the most forceful and memorable. Use no more words than necessary and never use a complicated word…
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Posted in Scientific writing, Writing
Posted in Scientific writing, Writing
Cultural differences in scientific writing – The language issue
Some differences have been observed in the writing in English of Finnish and native-speaker writers. One difference has been noted in the use of phrases which help guide the reader through the article and make the text easier to follow.…
Differences between MLA and APA
MLA (Modern Language Association) Author-page method of citation. Created for scholars in English composition and literature. Author’s full name on first mention. Use of the “right” language for the audience being addressed. Present tense verb in signal phrase vs. past…
Tagged with: American Psychological Association, APA Style, Citations, digital object identifier, DOI, method of citation, MLA Style, Objective tone, Scientific Writing
Posted in APA Style, MLA Style, Writing
Posted in APA Style, MLA Style, Writing
Writing an Empirical Paper in APA Style
A lab report is a writeup of an experiment and has the same components as a published research study. Using APA Style Manuscripts submitted for publication in American Psychological Association (APA) journals must use APA style, as described in the Publication…
