Inter and intra are one of the commonly confused prefixes in the field of research, and the correct usage of inter vs. intra baffles a lot of researchers. With just one alphabet separating them, they can be hard to tell apart, but once you understand the basic difference between inter …
Is the Oxford comma necessary? When and when not to use Oxford commas? What is the Oxford comma used for? How to use commas correctly? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions while writing your research paper, this short article will put your confusion to rest. The …
As the volume of academic articles being published increases, there is an accompanying focus on delivering high-quality manuscripts devoid of common errors in English writing. While English has long been established as the language of science, many relevant and important articles are written in local languages, which highlights a need …
“Provided they are not obscure to the reader, abbreviations communicate more with fewer letters. Writers have only to ensure that the abbreviations they use are too well known to need any introduction, or that they are introduced and explained on their first appearance.” —From “The Cambridge Guide to English Usage” …
When you need to publish important research results quickly or present a vital reanalysis of a previously published paper to an interested audience, a brief communication might be the perfect answer. Brief communications, also known as short or rapid communications, allow researchers to effectively report high-quality findings that may not …
One of the main objectives for researchers is conducting research and getting their work published. However, the painstaking months spent on writing and finalizing the manuscript for publication can count for nothing if some basic processes are not followed. While what you may want to share with the wider academic …
Researchers spend a great amount of time conducting research, carrying out lab work or field study, engaging in discussions with experts in their field and figuring out scientific writing styles. While it is important for researchers to continually gather new insights, gain diverse perspectives, and add to their knowledge, it …
According to the Global Language Monitor, which tracks language usage trends, English has more than a whopping 1 million distinct words in current use.1 Many of these words look, sound, or are even spelled alike but have different meanings and are used in different contexts. Some words sound and look different …
It is quite common to see PhD students and researchers be fairly comfortable with conversational English but then feel overwhelmed when it comes to using more academic vocabulary. It stands to reason that academic writing requires a degree of familiarity with academic and technical terms. And the sooner one is …
An important part of any academic discussion is citations. It highlights the existing works on a particular topic, enabling readers to track relevant research1 to develop their arguments. Though the function of citation is simple, the learning process of correctly citing other articles can be challenging. There is an increased …
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