Homophones tend to trip writers more than fascinate them – ensure and insure, though and although, advise and advice – the list of confusing words is endless. These are words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. But this doesn’t give one the excuse to use …
The question of whether or not to contact a journal editor can be a tough question for most authors. But then this is not a job application or soliciting a …
E-mails today are ubiquitous as a means of formal communication, making it critical for researchers and students to adhere to expected e-mail etiquette rules, particularly while writing to their mentors, …
As a researcher, what better way to share your work with the academic community than publishing it in a prestigious journal? However, this is easier said than done. Acceptance rates …
As PhD students or early career researchers, one of the most important tasks in your academic journey is drafting a research proposal that will help you get the necessary funds …
Have you ever found yourself stumbling over two confusing words in English while trying to express something? Well, English is a precise language that has multiple words with similar, if not …
You’ve spent months or perhaps years on your research, and it is now time to present your findings to the world. A critical aspect remains—writing your academic manuscript. Documenting research …
One of the most common queries I’ve received during my interactions with researchers is, ‘Which English editing tool should I use to improve my paper?’ If you’ve been wondering the …
Publication in a string of high-profile academic journals is the Holy Grail of a researcher’s career. Naturally, this is not an easy achievement. Not only must academics be experts in …
I recently had the opportunity to talk to a prolific Japanese researcher—let’s call him Dr. K—about how he writes his research manuscripts in English. As Dr. K’s first language is …
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