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A guide to the correct use of synonyms in writing
Language & Grammar

What are Synonyms and How Do You Use Synonyms in Academic Writing 

by Divya Sreekumar September 8, 2022

Learning how to use synonyms in academic writing can aid in structuring your text and ensuring that it doesn’t sound monotonous. Here’s a guide telling you all about synonyms in detail.   What are synonyms and why are synonyms important? A synonym is one of two or more words of the …

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September 8, 2022
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What does et al. mean and how to use it correctly in your research paper
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What does ‘et al.’ mean and How to Use ‘et al.’ in a Research Paper

by Dhanya Alex September 2, 2022

A majority of researchers wonder how to use et al. in a research paper. Et al. is one of the most commonly used Latin abbreviations, just like as, etc., versus, circa, ibid. and id., and often crops up in academic writing. While the English phrases of all these above mentioned words are acceptable, researchers use Latin …

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September 2, 2022
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Transition phrases in academic writing
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Transition Phrases in Academic Writing

by Madhura Panse September 1, 2022

Writing a thesis/dissertation or a manuscript that effectively showcases your research is not only a prerequisite, it’s essential to advance as an academic. However, creating content for these technical documents can be a challenge for researchers, especially those who have English as a second language. Poor language, grammar, spelling or …

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September 1, 2022
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Using metaphors in academic writing
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Using Metaphors in Academic Writing

by Swati Sengupta August 31, 2022

Have you ever wanted to translate formidable, and sometimes tedious, academic content into one that is easily comprehensible and captivating? Academics are often told that the language of science is formal, precise and descriptive with no space for the abstract. However, using metaphors in your academic writing could be helpful …

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August 31, 2022
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when to use active or passive voice in research papers
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How and When to Use Active or Passive Voice in Research Papers

by Dr. Renu Bisht August 26, 2022

Many young researchers are unsure about when and where to use active or passive voice in research papers. In fact, once you are sure about what to include in your research article, the next big question usually is how to include this information and which writing voice to use.   Being …

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August 26, 2022
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5 Essential research paper grammar checks every author must do
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5 Essential Research Paper Grammar Checks Every Author Must Do

by Divya Sreekumar August 24, 2022

Authors spend a significant amount of their time researching for and writing articles to get published in esteemed journals. However, the paper rejection rates of some of the top-tier journals are estimated between 80-85%, which may increase to 90-95% for some high-impact journals.1 According to the American Psychological Association’s summary …

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August 24, 2022
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Mastering the art of parallelisms in academic writing
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Parallelism in Academic Writing: What is Faulty Parallelism and its Types 

by Dhanya Alex August 23, 2022

Your research papers or reports will be easier and more pleasant to read if you ensure parallelism in academic writing, that is, there is an agreement in the grammatical structure of your paper. This is called parallelism, parallel structure, or parallel construction. Parallelism is vital in good academic writing, impacting …

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August 23, 2022
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How to write a persuasive grant proposal
Professional Writing

How to Write a Grant Proposal for Research

by Jennifer Ulz August 16, 2022

Writing and submitting a grant proposal is not a task enjoyed by most people. However, if you’re a researcher, writing a grant proposal is something that you will probably need to undertake many times. And that is why, questions like how to write a grant proposal for research are commonly …

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August 16, 2022
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How to write a personal statement for graduate school - Paperpal
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How to Write a Personal Statement for Graduate School

by Sunaina Singh August 8, 2022

If you’re a young academic at the cusp of your graduate studies, you will need to prepare a compelling personal statement as a part of your grad school application.Are you wondering how to write a winning personal statement for graduate school? This post is for you! Your personal statement for …

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August 8, 2022
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How to write a cover letter for journal submission - Paperpal
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How to Write a Cover Letter for Journal Submission

by Paramita Kar Choudhury August 2, 2022

A cover letter to the editor for a manuscript submission is the author’s “pitch” as to why the research paper deserves publishing in a particular journal. If you think it is yet another document in the journal submission process for filling in author details and a mere description of the …

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August 2, 2022
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