If knowing when to hyphenate adjectives (or not) is something you’ve just never managed to figure out, don’t worry – you are far from alone!… Read More »When to hyphenate adjectives in scientific writing
When to spell out numbers in scientific writing can be tricky, and how/when to do this is one of the most common questions I get.… Read More »When to spell out numbers in scientific writing
There is a lot of great stuff for you in this post on how to write a cover letter for a scientific journal, so if… Read More »How to write a cover letter for a scientific journal
Do you make this key mistake when writing a cover letter for scientific manuscript submission to a journal? There is a persistent assumption in science… Read More »What NOT to do in a cover letter for scientific manuscript submission
We talk a lot on this site about writing your scientific manuscript, but not yet about how to choose a journal for publication after your… Read More »How to choose a journal for publication
Guys – I just realized its been a year since I added the breakdowns of the discussion section of a research paper to the blog,… Read More »Breaking down what makes the Ideal Scientific Abstract
Why the scientific paper structure? It mimics the research process! Science can be daunting enough – the scientific paper structure doesn’t have to be, too!… Read More »Scientific paper structure: get started with this quick and easy guide
I start my workshop on scientific grant writing by asking audience if they think a grant proposal should be more like a magazine or a… Read More »[Fall 2020] Scientific grant writing tips: key mistakes and how to avoid them
I’ve had an especially high number of papers from newer, less experienced authors recently – pandemic-induced paper writing! My post today is inspired by one… Read More »Readers are busy – how to capture their interest with a compelling story
The ability to insert a figure in Word is the bane of most people’s existence, and I’ve known many a science writer who switched to… Read More »Simple text box technique to insert a figure in Word
