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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

3 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

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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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How to Write a Statement of the Problem for Your Research Proposal

Defining your research problem is essential when conducting an experiment. In this article, you will learn how to write a statement of the problem for your research proposal. Learn about the characteristics of a good statement of the problem and examples of research questions.

by AJE Team

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Reader Favorites: Scholarly Publishing Resources

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

by AJE Team

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10 Most Popular Resources for Researchers in 2016
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10 Most Popular Resources for Researchers in 2016

View the most popular resources for researchers in 2016.

by AJE Team

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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

3 min

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Advanced Google Scholar Searches for Field-Specific Terms

  • You can find the best terminology to use in your manuscript by using the Google Scholar advanced search function
  • The advanced search allows you to filter by exact phrase, with or without specific words, and by specified journal

by Michaela Panter, PhD

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