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Sculpt and refine

June 11, 2025
Once you have written the first draft of your research paper, it is time to start revising. The...

Battling writer's block

May 8, 2025
It’s a very common problem in research writing: the experiments are done, the data are analyzed,...

A match made in heaven

April 28, 2025
In research writing, we often have to write sentences that include lots of information and...

Give your writing rhythm

April 14, 2025
One of the most common tips for good scientific writing is to keep your sentences short. This is...

Answer the question!

April 7, 2025 · Research articles - overall structure,Writing tips,Editing
Your research paper needs a clear focus for your reader to understand your findings and...

Compare with care

March 31, 2025 · Writing tips,Editing,Grammar
Scientific research papers are filled with comparisons – for example, test variables are compared...

Guiding The Way

March 24, 2025 · Writing tips,Research articles - overall structure
Using signposts in your research paper can guide your reader through your explanations and...

A Strong Finish

May 25, 2021 · Research articles - overall structure
The Discussion is the final section of your research paper. The purpose is to conclude your...

The Results Are In

March 8, 2021 · Writing tips,Research articles - overall structure
The purpose of the Results section is to present your findings in a clear, objective, and logical...

Show Them How It's Done

September 18, 2020 · Writing tips,Research articles - overall structure
The Methods section of your research paper explains how you did the study. This information...

Setting The Scene

June 12, 2020 · Writing tips,Research articles - overall structure
The Introduction is an important part of your research paper because it tells your reader why...

Stick To The Point

February 28, 2020 · Writing tips,Research articles - overall structure
Research papers often present complicated information. Without a clear focus, your reader will...

In Your Own Words

January 28, 2020 · Writing tips
Plagiarism is a serious offence that can damage your professional reputation. In many cases,...

If It's Broken, Fix It

December 18, 2019
Scientists often underestimate the importance of good research writing. Preparing a manuscript...

The Perfect Fit?

November 20, 2019
Submitting a research manuscript for publication is a long process. If you submit a paper that...

Over The Limit

October 23, 2019
Most journals impose word limits on the articles they publish. Saying the same thing in fewer...

Present Your Data Clearly

October 1, 2019 · Writing tips
Scientific papers are often filled with data that are difficult to interpret. Tables can make...

Bias-free Language In Research Writing

September 7, 2019 · Writing tips
Scientific and medical articles often include information about human participants. Biased...

Think About Your Actions

August 8, 2019 · Writing tips,Grammar
Verbs give information about the action or state of the subject in a sentence. Choosing the right...

Get The Mood Right In Research Writing

July 25, 2019 · Writing tips,Grammar
Verbs have different moods: indicative, imperative, and subjunctive. You can use these moods to...
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    Dr. Claire Bacon

    Scientific language consultant

  • Looking for help with your research writing?

    Publish or perish – the mantra that tortures every young academic trying to make a successful career. Sounds a bit dramatic, but as an ex-academic myself, I know only too well that the pressure to publish is very, very real. And that sending a manuscript out for peer review can be a daunting experience. That’s where I can help. I spend my days making sure that manuscripts are clear and easy to read before they are sent to the peer reviewer. Why is that important? Well, peer reviewers usually work for free and are not obliged to review every manuscript that lands on their desk. And nothing says ‘don’t bother with me’ more than a badly written manuscript. In this blog, I share my experiences as a language editor (and sympathetic scientist) to help you write a winning manuscript. Happy reading!

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