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Editing Tip: Attributive Nouns (or Adjective Nouns)
Attributive nouns are nouns serving as an adjective to describe another noun. They create flexibility with writing in English, but they can cause confusion and should be used purposefully.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
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Editing Tip: Avoiding Incorrect Noun Pluralization
This editing tip demonstrates common instances of and ways to avoid incorrect noun pluralization.
by Michaela Panter, PhD
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Editing Tip: Anthropomorphism in Scientific Writing
The tendency to ascribe our own feelings and behaviors to anything we are discussing can make its way into our manuscripts. Here's how to manage these accidents.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
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American English vs. British English in Research Manuscripts: A Free Guide
This free guide provides an overview of the most common spelling differences in research papers when choosing American English or British English.
by Casi Newell, PhD
3 min
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Editing Tip: Alternative Words for "Main" or "Mainly"
- "Main" and "mainly" are commonly confused words in English, although they should be used differently
- "Main" describes something that is principal, while "mainly" equates more to "for the most part"
- Several synonyms for each term can be used to add variety to a manuscript
by Jenna MacArthur, PhD
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Apostrophe Usage in Academic Writing
- Apostrophes can be used to create contractions (shortened forms of words or phrases).
- Apostrophes also indicate possession.
- Overall, the apostrophe is not common in scientific writing.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
2 min
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- Writing
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Getting a Strong Start: Best Practices for Writing an Introduction
This white paper outlines specific actions authors can take to put together a strong introduction to research they would like published in the top journals.
by Michael Bendiksby, PhD
3 min
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Editing Tip: Avoiding Preposition Overuse
As part of our advice about concise writing, this article shows the problems with too many prepositions in writing and demonstrates how to avoid their overuse.
by Michaela Panter, PhD
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Developmental Editing Template: Your Guide to Critically Reviewing a Research Manuscript
This downloadable template is a checklist and planner you can use when editing your own or a colleague's manuscript.
by April Troester, PhD
1 min