In the odyssey of scientific writing, writing the first draft of a paper can be a tormented journey. In this post, I’d like to propose the idea of writing “ugly” first drafts. Precisely, you will discover…
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Mixups Unmixed: Do you use “utilize” correctly?
Gling gling! Here it is: your monthly vocabulary quiz. I have decided to launch a series of posts entitled “Mixups unmixed.” Each month, I’ll present you with five pairs of words that scientists tend to…
First-person pronouns in scientific articles
Scientists fall into two camps: those who love reading scientific papers and those who hate them. I definitely belong to the second group. The second I try to read a scientific article, my eyelids get…
Chat GPT for scientific writing: Supercharge your writing with AI Â Â
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…
OCAR, ABDCE, & LDR: 3 Structures for Scientific articles
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…