Scientific abstracts are one of the most critical pieces of writing in academia. Scientists must write abstracts for their doctoral dissertations, conferences, and articles. Moreover, the abstract of a paper is the first (and often...
Christmas Jazz Playlist
Dear beloved reader, Before leaving for Paris for the holidays, I want to wish you the most wonderful Christmas! For many of us, this year has been a trying one. I started 2021 convinced that...
Why is writing so difficult?
Writing a paper or a dissertation is for many scientists a real pain in the neck. This week, I talk with Martha Boeglin from Scriptoria about what makes writing so difficult. We share what it...
How to create high-resolution images in PowerPoint
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...