Author Ben Mudrak, PhD
Dr. Mudrak graduated from Duke University with a PhD in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology and performed over eight years of research on pathogenic bacteria at Duke and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For several years, Dr. Mudrak led webinars and workshops on academic writing and publishing as part of AJE's Author Education program.
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Editing Tip: Word Choice Suggestions
- The English language contains hundreds of thousands of words, each with its own conventions of use
- Confusion often arises with pairs like 'affect'/'effect' and terms like 'evidence' or 'research' that can be nouns or verbs
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Materials and Methods: 7 Writing Tips
Here are some tips for writing a good Materials and Methods section, which can lead to reproducibility of your results and credibility in the eyes of reviewers and readers.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
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Plagiarism in Academic Writing: How to Identify and Avoid It
AJE has resources to help you understand the various types of plagiarism and how best to avoid any accusations of unethical behavior in your writing.
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Verb Tense in Scientific Manuscripts [Free Downloadable Guide]
How to choose the proper verb tense when writing up a scientific paper (with a link to our more in-depth downloadable resource).
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Why Choosing a Journal Early in the Research Process Is Important
Choose a journal for your research early with these tips, and keep track of your options with our free downloadable template.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
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Writing a Cover Letter for Journal Submission [Free Template]
Journal cover letters are your chance to lobby on behalf of your manuscript. This AJE Journal Cover Letter Guide offers some useful tips for getting them right. It also includes a free journal cover letter template.
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How to Write a Pre-Submission Inquiry for an Academic Journal
Writing a good pre-submission inquiry can help you find the right journal for your paper the first time. Here are the things you should include and a template to get you started.
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Open Access Myths
This free white paper discusses five myths about open access publishing, from lack of authors' rights to poor journal quality.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
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Self-Plagiarism: How to Define It and Why You Should Avoid It
What is self-plagiarism, and why is self-plagiarism wrong? Understand the ethical (and practical) reasons to avoid this behavior in your research writing.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
4 min