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Ways to Reduce the Word Count in an Abstract
Word limits can be frustrating, but there are several ways to reduce your abstract's word count in a pinch.
by Casi Newell, PhD
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Editing Tip: 'Respectively' Revisited
More information on how to use 'respectively.'
by Michaela Panter, PhD
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Overcoming the Curse of Knowledge: Communicating at the proper level of detail
The curse of knowledge is the result of the personalized thinking that leads to the inability to remember a time before knowledge was acquired, and the overestimation of the level of information acquired in the past. The curse of knowledge has negative impacts on communication, prevents learning from one's experiences, and affects decision-making.
by Nancy Vesta
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3 Ways to Make the Research Writing Process Easier
These 3 techniques can help you be more productive as you write your research manuscript.
by Mariel Wolfson, PhD
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Ask an Expert: Manuscript Editing
Here, we speak with Quality Control Editor Pete Marbais about his experience with our language editing service and his suggestions for researchers writing mansucripts.
by Pete Marbais, PhD, ELS
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Active vs. Passive Voice: What's the Difference? What Should I Use? Why Does It Matter?
Learn how to choose if you should write with an active voice or a passive voice.
by Mariel Wolfson, PhD
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How to Build Great Slides for Your Research Presentation
- Presentations are important for researchers, so make sure your slides are easy to read.
- Cut down on text, and use images where possible.
- Remember that your slides don't have to explain themselves; minimize what's on the slide in favor of explaining the contents yourself.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
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The First Thing You Should Consider When Writing Your Manuscript
Learn the first thing you should consider before you write your manuscript. The 3 questions in this article will help you as you begin.
by Theresa Somerville, BA
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Striving for Simplicity in English Academic Writing
Trying to write in English without a high level of comfort can lead to several issues. Here is a simple way to avoid this difficulty in academic writing.
by Jael Perales, MA
2 min