In science, publication is everything. Publishing a lot in high-impact journals is the royal way to build an academic career and disseminate your research. That’s the dream, but the reality is more complicated. Sending your…
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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…
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….
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…
How to structure the result section of your scientific article
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…
A catchy title for your paper
How do you search for scientific literature? Chances are, you start by entering keywords into a search engine and then scroll more or less mindlessly through the output list until you come across a title…