The focus of this post is on how to write a Discussion section. The first consideration when planning your Discussion is to check whether the journal asks for separate Discussion and Conclusion sections. Sometimes, journals simply ask for a Conclusion section, not a Discussion. This is often the case in argument-based papers where there are […]
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Picture that blissful moment when you receive the email finally accepting your paper. Picture those feelings of relief and pride to have successfully addressed even the obscure demands of the infamous Reviewer 2… All those hours of writing, editing, polishing, rewriting; all those weeks waiting for an editorial decision, are finally rewarded. Let’s face it; […]
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Article introductions are all about setting the scene for the reader before you launch into the main discussion in your article. A good tip when writing your introduction is to think about what the reader needs to know. This helps you to structure what you want to say in a reader-friendly way. So, what does […]
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By now you’re probably realising the importance of thinking about the reader’s needs. Just as the perfect party host makes sure that the guests’ needs are fully catered for in a seamless flow of hospitality, so a skilled author makes sure that the reader’s path from the beginning to the end of the article is […]
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Very often researchers inexperienced in writing academic articles imagine that the style of the article should be as formal as possible. The purpose of this post is to point out that academic style is not necessarily the highest possible level of formality. Many disciplines are increasingly emphasising writing clearly using moderately formal (we’ll talk about this later) writing […]
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Your ability to bring money into your institution through winning grants and sponsorship is becoming ever more important. Regardless of your discipline, knowing how to approach a sponsor – from research councils, to industry, to charities – will improve your chances of success, and hopefully make the process less daunting. Here are some things to […]
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