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How to Use ‘E.g.' and ‘I.e.'

The terms e.g. and i.e. mean different things, and it is important to use the correct abbreviation to ensure that the meaning of a sentence is retained.

by Sarah 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.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

3 min

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How to Edit Productively

This article provides best practices on how (and when) to edit your research manuscript.

by Michaela Panter, PhD

4 min

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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

4 min

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Your Paper Was Rejected after Review - What Next?

Every researcher experiences rejection from journals at some point. A few options after desk rejection include appealing the decision, resubmitting, or finding a new journal. Research data is valuable and should be published somewhere.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

4 min

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Choosing the Right Journal for Your Research

Submitting a manuscript to an unsuitable journal is one of the most common mistakes made by authors, and both novice and seasoned researchers are capable of making this error. Considerations in the process include the journal's scope, any restrictions it imposes on manuscript types or topics, and the journal's Impact Factor.

by Sarah Conte, PhD

5 min

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Proofreading Academic Writing: Human vs. Machine

  • Automated proofreaders offer advantages, including saving time.
  • However, they are not always the best choice for proofing the manuscript that speaks for your research.
  • Here, we evaluate Grammarly to see what it gets right (and wrong) with research terms.

by Michaela Panter, PhD

4 min

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Writing an Effective Figure Legend

Although standards for writing legends for your figures vary from journal to journal, there are a few common principles that may help to ensure clarity.

by Michaela Panter, PhD

4 min

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Reader Favorites: Scholarly Publishing Resources

Readers' favorite downloadable resources to help you with the academic writing and publishing processes.

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