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How to write effective brief communications
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How to write effective brief communications

by Jennifer Ulz December 20, 2022

When you need to publish important research results quickly or present a vital reanalysis of a previously published paper to an interested audience, a brief communication might be the perfect answer. Brief communications, also known as short or rapid communications, allow researchers to effectively report high-quality findings that may not …

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December 20, 2022
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PhD thesis first draft: 8 practical writing tips for PhD students
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PhD thesis first draft: 8 practical writing tips for PhD students

by Jennifer Ulz November 9, 2022

Many early career researchers will agree that the most difficult step in writing a PhD thesis is getting started. Students often find themselves mentally unprepared to take on this challenge as most formal training revolves around conducting research with little focus on how to write a PhD thesis. Uncertainty about …

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November 9, 2022
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How to fix sentence fragments in writing
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How to fix sentence fragments in your writing 

by Jennifer Ulz November 4, 2022

 What are sentence fragments? To put it simply, sentence fragments are incomplete thoughts. When writing research papers in English, it is common for your incomplete thoughts to be translated into sentence fragments. Although these fragments look like sentences – they start with a capital letter and end with a period …

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November 4, 2022
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How to present data and statistics in your research paper
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How to present data and statistics in your research paper: Language matters 

by Jennifer Ulz November 1, 2022

Statistics is an inexact science as it is based on probabilities rather than certainties. However, the language used to present data and statistics in your thesis or research paper needs to be accurate to avoid misunderstandings when your work is read by others. If the written descriptions of your data …

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November 1, 2022
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How to write a persuasive grant proposal
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How to write a persuasive grant proposal

by Jennifer Ulz August 16, 2022

Writing and submitting a grant proposal is not a task enjoyed by most people. However, if you’re a researcher, it’s one that you will probably need to undertake many times. Grant proposals are critical for showcasing your work and convincing funders to back your research project. While obtaining grants brings …

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August 16, 2022
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How to write a research manuscript by avoiding errors
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Do you overlook these key elements when writing a research manuscript?

by Jennifer Ulz August 2, 2022

As with any other skill, academic writing can be improved through practice and experience. Writing publishable research manuscripts does not come naturally to most scientific researchers, even those with a great deal of experience. However, because publication is so important to the success of research studies, and thus researchers, writing …

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August 2, 2022
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13 Tips for writing a PhD thesis

by Jennifer Ulz July 29, 2022

Completing a successful PhD research thesis is extremely challenging. If it’s not difficult, you’re not doing it right. However, there are ways to make the process less bumpy. This article will provide some PhD thesis writing tips for making the writing process smoother and help you complete your thesis on …

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July 29, 2022
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PhD dissertation outline: Dissertation structure and format
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PhD dissertation outline: Creating a roadmap to success

by Jennifer Ulz July 20, 2022

Imagine you’re trying to drive to a specific place to attend a party you’ve been looking forward to. You know the address, but you don’t have a map or a driving app. You get there eventually, but it takes a lot longer that it should have and stresses you so …

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July 20, 2022
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