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...
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...
Self-Control Chronicles: Three Tales from my master’s thesis
Dear wordsmiths! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mina Movahedi, a second-year Ph.D. student on an exhilarating journey of exploration and research under Gaya's guidance. My Ph.D. delves into the fascinating realm of...
The Power of Point-First Paragraphs
Do you struggle to capture your readers' attention and communicate your key findings effectively? If so, point-first paragraphs may be a helpful technique for you. I know that the term "point-first paragraph" is not sexy,...
Open science: A masterclass with Dr. Hilmar Brohmer
Did you know that in some fields of science, up to 60% of published studies are not replicated, especially those published in top journals? Isn't it awful that a considerable chunk of the scientific knowledge...