Professional Writing

How to Write a Personal Statement for a PhD Program

Writing a personal statement for your PhD program is often a key requirement when applying to most institutions. The personal…

3 weeks ago

Characteristics of academic writing

Academic writing is a type of writing that is used in writing research papers and academic work with the aim…

1 month ago

How to ask a journal editor about manuscript status (email template included)

The publishing process can be lengthy, and research authors are often unsure about how to ask a journal editor about…

3 months ago

4 Key writing styles and examples of academic writing  

Academic writing is an essential part of a researcher’s life; some common examples of academic writing are dissertations, grant proposals,…

5 months ago

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

Researchers and authors sometimes come across situations in their publication journey when they are faced with making the difficult decision…

6 months ago

How to write effective brief communications

When you need to publish important research results quickly or present a vital reanalysis of a previously published paper to…

9 months ago

How to choose and write reasons supporting your peer reviewer recommendations

Journals nowadays frequently request that authors suggest a couple of peer-reviewers when submitting their manuscripts. Not all journals follow this…

11 months ago

When and how to write an email to a journal editor

The question of whether or not to contact a journal editor can be a tough question for most authors. But…

11 months ago

How to write a grant proposal for research

Writing and submitting a grant proposal is not a task enjoyed by most people. However, if you’re a researcher, writing…

1 year ago

How to write a personal statement for graduate school

If you’re a young academic at the cusp of your graduate studies, you will need to prepare a compelling personal…

1 year ago