If you want to improve your writing, the first thing to so is understand how scientific articles are structured. In my Ultimate Guide to Scientific Writing, I’ve already explained how scientific articles tell a story…
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Chat GPT for scientific writing: Supercharge your writing with AI
Imagine having a writing buddy that never complains, never gets tired, and never demands a coffee break! You’ve probably heard about it already (unless you live under a rock) – the revolutionary new AI chatbot…
5 common mistakes scientists make when they write in English
Most scientists I know are fluent in English, even if they are non-native speakers. However, as the saying goes, “the devil is in the detail.” And the best of us can make subtle mistakes, substituting…
Storytelling and the thread of scientific papers
As scientists, we’re not just researchers; we’re also storytellers. Every paper we write is a narrative, taking readers on a journey through our research question, hypotheses, our methods, our findings, and their implications. Yet, all…
What makes an excellent scientific abstract?
Scientific abstracts are of huge significance within academia. Whether they accompany a doctoral dissertation, a conference presentation, or a journal article, abstracts serve as the readers’ initial—and often only—encounter with your work. They create the…
Where does your writer’s block come from?
Are you struggling to write your paper or thesis? Do you find yourself constantly postponing writing? Or when you do write, you’re inefficient and don’t make as much progress as you should? If so, you’re…