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Research Data: A Quickly Vanishing Resource

By placing data in a well-preserved public space, researchers could in time eradicate the problem of data accessibility.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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Editing Tip: 'Comprised' and 'Composed'

Some scientific publishers, as well as many reviewers, are very picky about the technical usage of these terms, so it is important that you are aware of how to properly use them.

by Bryce Hantla, EdD

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Editing Tip: Strange but True Aspects of Scientific Writing

  • There are a few conventions in scientific writing that look wrong but are really standard usage
  • Measured quantities (e.g., 5 ml) take a singular verb
  • Certain abbreviations follow usage trends that are distinct from the typical English pluralization system.

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

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How to Use SI Units in Technical Writing

Definitions of SI units and examples of how to properly use them in scientific and technical writing.

by Jennifer Kirchhoff, PhD

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Maintaining Formal Tone in Scientific Writing

  • 'Scientific' English differs from everyday written English.
  • Adhering to common conventions of academic writing will help peer reviewers and readers feel like a manuscript belongs as part of the scholarly literature.
  • Take care with field-specific terms and avoid informal-sounding (and sometimes vague) terms like 'nowadays' or 'get.'

by Ben Mudrak, PhD

2 min

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