When to Use Asterisks in Academic Writing
Imagine a graduate student writing an important paper on bioethics or psychoanalysis having a difficult time stating an idea. How can she mark this important idea? She thinks about…
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Article Processing Charges (APCs) in Academic Publishing
The move towards open access (OA) has been embraced by a number of journals. However, one issue that arises when discussing OA is the fact that some journals do not charge article…
How to Avoid Phrasal Verbs in Academic Writing
You use phrasal verbs daily while speaking. A phrasal verb is actually a verb made up of two or more words: the main verb with an adverb or preposition, or both. Using these words…
June Takeaways for Enago Academy Readers
Enago Academy blog articles published in the month of June were entirely focused on providing tips for dealing with the numerous challenges faced by researchers during the…
How to Draft the Acknowledgment Section of a Manuscript
The acknowledgment section is an integral part of all academic research papers. It provides appropriate recognition to all contributors for their hard work. We discuss here, the…
Storytelling in Science: Communicate Your Research in Style
As children, we often have fond memories of enjoying a story at our bedside. Perhaps, we have pleasant memories of story time during our primary years of school. Even as adults, we…
Practical Tips on Figure and Table Legends for Manuscripts
Manuscript writing is an integral part of sharing research outcomes. Authors write and publish manuscripts that target a specific journal audience. A manuscript presenting original…
Primary vs. Secondary Sources: Do You Know the Difference?
Sources are important in different writings that we encounter on a daily basis. They are most commonly used when writing papers, assignments, and in other forms. Moreover, sources…
Distill: A Journal with Interactive Images for Machine Learning Research
Research is a wide and extensive field of study. This field has welcomed a plethora of individuals looking to explore, learn, and create value for civilization over the years.…
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Style Guide: A Brief Overview
There are many different style guides, and it is important for researchers to understand how and when to use them. But drafting your manuscript to meet specific style guidelines…
Abstract vs. Introduction: Do You Know the Difference?
Ross wants to publish his research. He sits to draft his manuscript. After completing the abstract, he proceeds to write the introduction. He finds himself a bit confused. Do the…
InkScape: Create Eye-Catching Scientific Illustrations for your Manuscript
Scientific researchers know how important it is to communicate their findings via illustrations and diagrams. Poorly drawn figures are difficult to understand. As a result, they…
