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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Communicating research effectively through academic papers is one of the most essential components of any academic journey. While many PhD students and early career researchers are aware of presenting their …
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No one likes to be rejected. However, the sad truth is that research authors have to deal with their fair share of rejection, some more than others. A discouraging study …
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What does ‘et al.’ mean and How to Use ‘et al.’ in a Research Paper
by Dhanya AlexA 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 …
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Differences Between British English and American English: Get it Right with Paperpal!
The language of your research papers plays a key role in academic publishing and can determine the visibility and reach of your scholarly publications. English has long monopolized scientific publications, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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English has been widely considered the language of science, accounting for more than 90% of published research.1 This means that research by ESL (English-as-a-second-language) authors are only likely to gain …
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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 …