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Self-editing a manuscript means correcting your own writing after your initial (first) draft. Multiple drafts should be produced until the manuscript is in the best possible shape. In this smartshort, we give you tips to effectively…

Authors like to get their work published. Publishing is a means of disseminating information; sharing ideas, discoveries, and perspectives with a broader audience. However, authors tend to make certain mistakes that lead to the rejection of…

An original research article typically comprises the following: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD). However, guidelines may differ across journals. Some journals may require the results and discussion to be a  combined…

Your CV is the first step towards your academic "dream job." Your CV should showcase. both your academic and professional achievements in depth. Including your educational/employment history, publications, skills acquired, etc. is critical.…

As a researcher, are you busy meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, updating yourself with advances in your field, networking with peers, and bogged down with dozens of other related activities? You need not worry any longer! With technological…

Reviewing “galley proof” involves the final proofreading of accepted manuscripts by authors prior to journal publication. Scrutinizing galley proofs carefully ensures error-free publication. Read more about galley proofs here.

Most research articles need units. When it comes to scientific writing, style guides ask authors to use unit symbols and discourage them from spelling out the actual unit (e.g., m instead of meter). Another common dilemma that researchers…

Not being able to write in third person is a common pain point among authors. In academic writing, generally third person is preferred over first person. Sentences written in first person are considered somewhat self-serving…

Researchers often get confused between the usage of “who” and “whom.” Both are pronouns but have slightly different meanings. When to use "Who" “Who” is generally used for the subject. See the below examples for a better understanding…