Writing Tips
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Bad Habits in Scientific Writing to Break
Most scientists are not formally trained to write. How did you learn? Maybe you read some papers and started learning by example. Or perhaps a red-lined draft returned from your advisor was your first introduction to scientific writing. Our writing styles are strongly influenced by our predecessors—for better or worse.…
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Establishing a Scientific Writing Routine
I bet there are so many other things you would rather be doing than writing. If you’re reading this, then you probably have a manuscript or grant you should be working on… Don’t worry. I am here to help! Writing is hard, but it’s through the struggle of writing and…
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How to Speak Science with Non-Scientists
I’m sure many of you are feeling helpless right now. There’s been a lot of bad news lately for U.S.-based scientists but hardly any guidance on what to do next. While we as individuals may not be able to solve the big problems like federal cuts to research funding, we…
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5 Ways to Elevate Your Scientific Writing
Good scientific writing isn’t just knowing how to properly use a comma. If we want our research to stand out, we need to go beyond the basics. With so much else competing for our audience’s attention, what can we do to keep them fully invested in our work and its…
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