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….
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How to structure your scientific paper (Part 5: The discussion)
The discussion of an article is the resolution of its story: Everything comes together to shed light on the question that motivated the research. A well-written discussion leaves the reader inspired and satisfied—a noble goal…
How to structure your scientific article (Part 4: The result section)
The results section is what all your readers look forward to when they browse your paper. This is where they will finally find the answers to the questions that motivated the research. Are the hypotheses…
How to structure your scientific article (Part 3: The method section)
In previous posts, I have described the general structure of scientific articles as well as the content of the first section of an article, namely the introduction. Today, let’s move on to the next step:…
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How much our lives have changed in a few weeks! I’ve only been confined for 15 days but I feel like I’ve almost forgotten my normal life: the habit of going to the office, shaking…
How to structure your scientific paper (Part 2: The introduction)
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…
How to structure your scientific article (Part 1: The overall structure)
If you’re a scientist, your career depends mainly on your publications. Publishing articles in good journals is a tough game. To put all the odds in your favor, the first thing to learn is how…