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…
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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…
How to Conduct Literature Surveys Using Multidisciplinary Databases (Part 3)
Writing a good literature review is essential for any good research. In our previous articles in this series, we learned about databases used in literature review for life science…
Discussion Vs. Conclusion: Know the Difference Before Drafting Manuscripts
The discussion section of your manuscript can be one of the hardest to write as it requires you to think about the meaning of the research you have done. An effective discussion…
How to Conduct Literature Surveys Using Medicine Databases (Part 2)
This is the second in a series of articles that discusses the different databases used in literature review and how they are important to your research and writing. Part I…
Tips on Drafting an Impactful Structured Abstract
The abstract is in many ways the most important part of an academic paper. Peers and reviewers alike decide whether or not they will continue to read an article based on the…
Perspective: How to Share Opinion on Research Articles
When we think of research articles, most of the time we think of articles that present the results of studies that took a long time to complete. Generally, these articles contain…
Annex vs. Appendix: Do You Know the Difference?
What do math geniuses, scientific visionaries, economic gurus, legal scholars, leaders in government, business mavens, and the most brilliant minds in academia all have in common?…
Reject Your Own Manuscript! Why Self-Editing is Critical
Professor Wahoo of Big Science University was confident as he dropped his manuscript into the post. Writing the paper was the final act of a lengthy and difficult research project.…
How to Conduct Literature Surveys Using Life Science Databases (Part 1)
When thinking about or beginning a research project, part of your arsenal of ideas should be your literature search. The key to literature search is a database. A database is not…
How to Write Chemical Compound Names in Journal Manuscripts (Part 3)
In part 1 & part 2 of this series, we discussed scientific nomenclature of plants, animals, and bacteria. In the final part, we will share tips to help you navigate through…
How to Write Scientific Names of Bacterial Species in Journal Manuscripts (Part 2)
Research can be hard enough without worrying about how to use microbial nomenclature or scientific names of bacteria accurately. Writing bacteria names in a research article can be…