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How to write a personal statement for a PhD program
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How to Write a Personal Statement for a PhD Program

by Elizabeth Oommen George September 4, 2023

Writing a personal statement for your PhD program is often a key requirement when applying to most institutions. The personal statement is considered to be a crucial part of the PhD application process, playing a major role in admission decisions. Even though it may seem difficult, writing a PhD personal …

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September 4, 2023
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characteristics of academic writing
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Characteristics of academic writing

by Arushi Gupta August 13, 2023

Academic writing is a type of writing that is used in writing research papers and academic work with the aim of presenting and communicating knowledge and research findings within a specific discipline. It is very different from casual writing like creative, persuasive or personal writing as the goal is not …

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August 13, 2023
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How to ask a journal editor about manuscript status
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How to ask a journal editor about manuscript status (email template included)

by Elizabeth Oommen George June 22, 2023

The publishing process can be lengthy, and research authors are often unsure about how to ask a journal editor about the manuscript status. After spending long hours on their research, writing their manuscript, and preparing for journal submission, most authors are hoping for a quick response. While many journals have …

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June 22, 2023
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4 Key writing styles and examples of academic writing
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4 Key writing styles and examples of academic writing  

by Elizabeth Oommen George May 2, 2023

Academic writing is an essential part of a researcher’s life; some common examples of academic writing are dissertations, grant proposals, abstracts, and research articles. However, many early career researchers and researchers with English as a second language find themselves struggling with academic writing. Even some native English speakers find it …

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May 2, 2023
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Manuscript withdrawal: Reasons, consequences, and how to withdraw submitted manuscripts

by Mary Oommen April 4, 2023

Researchers and authors sometimes come across situations in their publication journey when they are faced with making the difficult decision to withdraw their manuscript from the journal it was submitted to. While this is not recommended in scientific and academic publishing, there are some exceptional cases when it may be …

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April 4, 2023
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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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How to choose and write reasons for peer review recommendations
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How to choose and write reasons supporting your peer reviewer recommendations

by Renu Bisht October 23, 2022

Journals nowadays frequently request that authors suggest a couple of peer-reviewers when submitting their manuscripts. Not all journals follow this trend, but some do and make it clear. Before delving into why careful peer-reviewer selection is essential, we should first dispel the myth that the suggested reviewers are never invited …

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October 23, 2022
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When and how to write an email to a journal editor
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When and how to write an email to a journal editor

by Denise Mager October 17, 2022

The question of whether or not to contact a journal editor can be a tough question for most authors. But then this is not a job application or soliciting a favor. For starters, I would check the specifications of your target journal regarding contacting the Editorial board and then ask …

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October 17, 2022
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How to write a persuasive grant proposal
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How to write a grant proposal for research

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, writing a grant proposal is something that you will probably need to undertake many times. And that is why, questions like how to write a grant proposal for research are commonly …

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August 16, 2022
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How to write a personal statement for graduate school - Paperpal
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How to write a personal statement for graduate school

by Sunaina Singh August 8, 2022

If you’re a young academic at the cusp of your graduate studies, you will need to prepare a compelling personal statement as a part of your grad school application.Are you wondering how to write a winning personal statement for graduate school? This post is for you! Your personal statement for …

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August 8, 2022
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