When you write a scientific paper, you should illustrate it with figures, explaining for example the method you use. These figures are important because they are the first (and often only) thing your readers see...
12 ways to motivate yourself to start writing
Every scientist knows that writing is a priority task, or at least that it should be. Yet many Ph.D. students, postdocs, and professors (yes, professors!) struggle with writing and keep on putting it off. This...
5 books on writing every scientist should read
Writing is a craft that every scientist must learn. And what better way to learn a skill than from a good book? In this post, I propose not one but 5 reference books. These are...
How to structure the introduction of your scientific paper
Have you ever struggled to write your introduction? If your answer to this question is a desperate “Yes”, don’t worry, you are not alone. The introduction is usually the hardest part of an article to...
The ultimate guide to scientific writing
Do you want to take your scientific writing skills to the next level? As a scientist, your career depends primarily on your publications. But publishing in high-ranking journals is a tough game. So, to put...
5 mistakes non-native speakers make when they write in English
English is the international language of science (and global communication). To be valued as a scientist, you must express yourself in good English. But there are some pitfalls that non-native speakers tend to fall into....