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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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Editing Tip: “Due To” and “Because Of”

  • 'Due to' and 'because of' can sometimes be interchanged but actually have some nuances related to their use
  • 'Due' is an adjective, although the phrase 'due to' is increasingly used adverbially or prepositionally
  • 'Due to the fact that' can often be replaced by 'because,' shortening text considerably

by Kurt Spurlock, MA, ELS

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Editing Tip: More Pesky Pairs of Similar-Sounding Words

English has over 250,000 words, so it's easy to confuse some. Here are some more similar-sounding words found in academic writing and how to avoid their misuse.

by Michaela Panter, PhD

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Defining Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a form of academic misconduct and can thus lead to dismissal from universities and other research institutions, article rejections or retractions from journals, and decreased credibility as a researcher. How do you know if you're plagiarizing?

by Michaela Panter, PhD

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Editing Tip: Writing in Gender-Neutral Language

  • You can use several tactics to achieve unbiased language in your manuscript
  • Replace any references of 'man' to overall personas with broader terms, ensure job titles do not stereotype, and use 'he or she' intermittently

by Celina Bragagnolo, 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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Editing Tip: Common Prepositional Verbs

In this article, we outline 10 prepositional verbs that are commonly misused in academic writing. Correct usage may improve the flow and clarity of your writing, helping to better convey your intended meaning.

by Michaela Panter, 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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Avoiding Plagiarism

How can you avoid plagiarism and increase your manuscript's likelihood of publication, especially in journals using plagiarism detection tools?

by Michaela Panter, PhD

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