Tips for Authors: I know, I know, the abstract comes first, so why am I discussing it last? Because, like the conclusion, it should be...

One of the biggest issues I have noticed in editing for English-as-a-Second-Language writers (ESLs) is that they like to demonstrate the...

One of the most difficult things about the English language is the use of prepositions like for, of, with and others. Most grammar books...

‘Non-sequitur’—does anyone even know the meaning of this Latin phrase anymore? Roughly translated it means ‘does not follow.’ In writing,...

I know, I know, the abstract comes first, so why am I discussing it last? Because, like the conclusion, it should be based on what you...

Not every journal supports a separate Conclusion section, so this might be the last paragraph of the Discussion. What it does, however,...

This is the most intricate of the sections. This is where your results are compared and contrasted with those that came before. It is a...

I have already addressed the Results section in “Results - What Results?” in my blog and on Facebook, Tips for Authors #1, posted...

This is always the most boring section to write. Sorry, I have no cure for that! However, you must keep in mind that there has to have...

Part 1: The Introduction Most researchers have read hundreds of scientific papers, even young ones. You might think that everyone would...

We all use them; they are incredibly handy. After all who wants to say or type deoxyribonucleic acid when DNA is so much easier! However,...

There is a way to completely eliminate the bounce—do not use Word for the final layout. Most people do not realize the difference...

We’ve all had this problem. You insert a picture or a text box into Word, and all is fine until you start editing or trying to move...

The relationship between commas and 'and' seems to have a checkered history, at least when it comes to lists. However, I have noticed...

I just finished editing a manuscript and was struck by the fact that this young author made the same mistake that I had seen repeatedly...

This is my first blogging effort, though I have been posting on my facebook page for some time. As an scientific editor with nearly 20...