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Editing Tip: Avoiding Sentence Fragments

This article discusses how to avoid sentence fragments, which may confuse readers and be considered problematic by journal editors.

by Michaela Panter, PhD

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Editing Tip: Avoiding Noun String Overuse

  • Using nouns as adjectives can help save space in your writing
  • However, stacking nouns in a long string can create confusion for the reader

by Michaela Panter, PhD

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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

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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Editing Tip: Alternative Words for "Main" or "Mainly"

  • "Main" and "mainly" are commonly confused words in English, although they should be used differently
  • "Main" describes something that is principal, while "mainly" equates more to "for the most part"
  • Several synonyms for each term can be used to add variety to a manuscript

by Jenna MacArthur, PhD

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American English vs. British English in Research Manuscripts: A Free Guide

This free guide provides an overview of the most common spelling differences in research papers when choosing American English or British English.

by Casi Newell, PhD

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Editing Tip: Attributive Nouns (or Adjective Nouns)

Attributive nouns are nouns serving as an adjective to describe another noun. They create flexibility with writing in English, but they can cause confusion and should be used purposefully.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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Editing Tip: Avoiding Incorrect Noun Pluralization

This editing tip demonstrates common instances of and ways to avoid incorrect noun pluralization.

by Michaela Panter, PhD

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Editing Tip: Anthropomorphism in Scientific Writing

The tendency to ascribe our own feelings and behaviors to anything we are discussing can make its way into our manuscripts. Here's how to manage these accidents.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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Apostrophe Usage in Academic Writing

  • Apostrophes can be used to create contractions (shortened forms of words or phrases).
  • Apostrophes also indicate possession.
  • Overall, the apostrophe is not common in scientific writing.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

2 min

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