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Assistive vs Generative AI Writing Tools for Researchers
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Assistive vs Generative AI Writing Tools for Researchers 

by Elizabeth Oommen George May 19, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools have become increasingly popular in recent months, offering new and exciting opportunities for content creation. These AI writing tools have become invaluable companions for researchers struggling with academic writing. But not all AI writing tools are created equal. There are two types of AI writing …

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May 19, 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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7 Common writing mistakes to avoid in your research paper
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7 Common writing mistakes to avoid in your research paper 

by Arushi Gupta April 12, 2023

Common writing mistakes can negatively impact your manuscript’s chance of acceptance. With rejection rates in some top international publications as high as 97%,1 this is something that researchers should worry about. Unlike general day-to-day writing, academic writing requires a special skill set that needs to be nurtured and developed. This …

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April 12, 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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Good writing habits: 7 tips to help you improve your academic writing
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Good writing habits: 7 Ways to improve your academic writing

by Elizabeth Oommen George April 3, 2023

Academic writing is an essential part of a researcher’s toolkit and it is critical for PhD students to develop good writing habits as they transition into the academic world. However, with most of their time spent reading research, working in the lab or out in the field, and interacting with …

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April 3, 2023
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How to choose and use keywords in research papers
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How to choose and use keywords in research papers

by Elizabeth Oommen George March 10, 2023

Academic writing is vital for PhD student and researchers, and identifying appropriate keywords in research papers is a crucial part of the process. However, not many academics understand the importance of keywords in research papers and why you need to get this right. When used well, keywords in scientific papers …

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March 10, 2023
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Research manuscript structure: Understanding different parts of a manuscript
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Research manuscript structure: Understanding different parts of a manuscript

by Elizabeth Oommen George January 25, 2023

Writing a research manuscript and publishing it in reputed academic journals is an integral part of the research process. Yet, with rejection rates of top-tier journals ranging as high as 80%-95%, this is easier said than done.1 Research manuscripts need to meet several key submission requirements to even be considered, …

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January 25, 2023
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Top 5 ethical considerations in research
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Top 5 ethical considerations in research

by Elizabeth Oommen George January 19, 2023

While research is based on the pillars of innovation, trust, and transparency, it also requires scientists and academics to abide by certain ethical considerations in research. The world is increasingly dependent on the scientific community to come up with solutions to global problems. When inaccurate or plagiarised results are published, …

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January 19, 2023
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9 Steps to writing a good research paper
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9 Steps to writing a good research paper

by Mary Oommen January 17, 2023

Writing a good research paper is not easy, but it is a crucial skill that PhD students and early career researcher need to develop. While the research, analysis, and field work may seem exciting and interesting many academics struggle with writing a good research paper. This is because knowing how …

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January 17, 2023
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Scientific writing style guides explained
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Scientific writing style guides explained

by Elizabeth Oommen George December 13, 2022

Researchers spend a great amount of time conducting research, carrying out lab work or field study, engaging in discussions with experts in their field and figuring out scientific writing styles. While it is important for researchers to continually gather new insights, gain diverse perspectives, and add to their knowledge, it …

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December 13, 2022
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