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 …
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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 …
The academic writing process is made up of a several intricate tasks that require authors to balance their research with stringent academic writing conventions. Walking this tightrope can pose several challenges in academic writing, including writer’s block, language barriers, writing and paraphrasing. This is where Paperpal, a complete AI writing …
The conclusion of a research paper typically receives less attention compared to a research paper introduction and the body of the paper. However, a research paper conclusion serves to provide a concise summary of the key findings, their significance, their implications, and a sense of closure to the study. A …
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Research that involves human subjects can be a delicate and complex matter that requires meticulous attention to ethical research practices. However, this wasn’t always the case; a few decades ago, researchers were not required to take consent from human subjects. This changed in 1947, when the Nuremburg Code laid the …
For every research paper that is successfully published, there are thousands more that get left behind and there are many reasons for rejection. In fact, manuscript rejection rates can be as high as 97% in some reputed international journal publications.1 Yet, to assume that these paper rejections are because the …
Life sciences papers have seen a remarkable surge in importance. From advancements in genetics and genomics to breakthroughs in microbiology and ecology, the scope of biological research has broadened significantly as has its audience. As a result, there has been a jump in the number of life sciences papers being …
In academic publishing, peer review stands as both a guardian and a guide. The peer review process ensures that academic manuscripts meet the rigorous standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance before they are published and shared with the wider world. In this article, we explain what is peer review, delve …
Writing a personal statement for your PhD program is often a key requirement when applying to most institutions. The personal statement is considered to be a crucial part of the PhD application process, playing a major role in admission decisions. Even though it may seem difficult, writing a PhD personal …