How to refer to a colleague’s work
Science can be thought of as the process of adding to the vast body of knowledge. Therefore, an essential part of scientific writing involves referring to studies published before yours. There areRead More…
Choose better verbs!
Scientific writing is not creative writing. But that does not mean that you cannot be more creative in your choice of words. The best way to introduce creativity into your writing isRead More…
How to write a great introduction: filling the gaps
The introduction to a journal article serves many purposes. First, the author introduces the reader to the basic problem to be addressed in the manuscript. If the article deals with a molecularRead More…
How to write a great introduction: the grabber
Imagine you have performed a series of high-quality experiments in a “hot” field. Your results make an important contribution to the current body of knowledge. Imagine now that you’ve written a catchyRead More…
Compared with or compared to? Which to use in academic writing
Sometimes, the best way to illustrate the proper use of English is to tell a joke: So, these two economists are sitting in a bar. The first one asks the second one,Read More…
Using comparisons in scientific writing
In the results section of most scientific or medical journal articles, the authors will try to describe at least one comparison. Perhaps there will be a comparison between an experimental group andRead More…
How to write a statistical analysis section
Most journals require a statistical analysis section, in the spirit of affording your colleagues the opportunity to reproduce your results. The first part of the methods section describes how you obtained yourRead More…
Tips for writing a good Discussion section
In our latest blog, we provide guidance on how to address the challenge of crafting a suitable Discussion section in scientific writing. Researchers often say that constructing the Discussion section is theRead More…