Presenting research data and key findings in an organized, visually attractive, and meaningful manner is a key part of a good research paper. This is particularly important in instances where complex data and information, which cannot be easily communicated through text alone, need to be presented engagingly. The best way …
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The importance of ethics in science cannot be overstated. Ethical standards guide researchers in treating research participants, colleagues, stakeholders, the broader community, and their work with respect and consideration. Without ethical guidelines in place, there is a risk of erosion of public trust in science and compromised integrity in the …
Jenni AI is developed to help writers create original content, correct grammatical errors, and add citations. For PhD students, researchers, and academic writers, this AI writing assistant claims to reduce your research and writing time. However, Jenni AI ’s quality of writing has always been questionable compared to AI academic …
Writing a master’s or doctoral thesis is a tough job, and many students struggle with writer’s block and putting off work. The journey requires not just skill and knowledge but a sustained motivation for thesis writing. Here are eight essential strategies to help you find and maintain your motivation to …
For most doctoral students, it takes a lot of determination and hard work to defend their thesis successfully. During a thesis defense, researchers are expected to present their research to a panel of experts. These individuals are well-versed in the subject being discussed and may ask probing questions that require …
The early 1900s was when the academic landscape was changing and evolving rapidly, with a growing emphasis on research and scholarship over teaching.1 This shift in priorities led to an increased focus on publishing research to measure academic success. Academics began to feel increasingly pushed to produce research papers faster …
Academic publishing can be a daunting process. Authors often have to deal with high manuscript rejection rates that can be as high as 97%, with only one out of every 10 papers being accepted for peer review. In fact, acceptance rates rarely exceed 40% even for journals with less stringent …
Manuscript rejection can be hard, but it’s almost expected when you’re competing with thousands of other researchers trying to get their work published. While there are multiple options for researchers after manuscript rejection, most usually choose to prepare a revised manuscript and work to submit it either in the same …
One of the most important skills for scholars to master is paraphrasing in academic writing. This is because research is built on previously published articles, which means you will often need to incorporate existing knowledge into your own work. That being said, scientific writing demands originality, which means that academics …
Early career researchers in the field of chemistry often come across basic chemistry terms and expressions that sound similar but have completely different meanings. If they are not careful, inadvertent mistakes in the use of these terms could create inaccuracies in understanding and result in confusion. This article aims to …