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When to Use Author “et al.” in Citation and References

We publish because we want to share our knowledge and because we want recognition for our work. We acknowledge people’s ideas and findings by providing citations. Unfortunately, however, the rules regarding this common practice are not always easy to decipher, even for the best of us! We have published a number of other articles that […]

Last Updated : Jun 20, 2024

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5 Common Reasons for Manuscript Rejection

Being Informed About Reasons for Manuscript Rejection In the world of journal publications, rejections are the norm rather than the exception. There are of course many identifiable reasons for a manuscript not to be published–from lack of relevance, to the size of the submissions pool, to the specific tastes of a journal’s readership. However, researchers […]

Last Updated : Oct 23, 2023

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How to Write a Research Proposal: Checklist Example

If you are a PhD doctoral or Master’s student approaching graduation, then a large research project, dissertation, or thesis is in your future. These capstone research projects take months if not years of preparation, and the first step in this process is first writing a compelling, organized, and effective research proposal. Check out thekey differences […]

Last Updated : Oct 18, 2023

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Which Academic Editing Service is the Best?

Some academic editors are better than others Deciding whichacademic editing service to trust to edit and proofread youracademicand professionaldocumentsis difficult. The only sure way to discover the quality of any service is to send your document and your money and then wait anxiously to see what the editors will do to your precious work. But […]

Last Updated : Nov 14, 2022

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Using Active or Passive Voice in Research Papers

When to Use the Active or Passive Voice in Research Writing One decision thatgives pause to thousands of beginning researchers is whether to use the active or passive voice in their research papers. You may have been taught in school that you should always use the active voice, especially when giving speeches and when writing […]

Last Updated : Mar 8, 2023

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How to Improve Your Writing: Eliminate Prepositions

As we continue our series on reducing wordiness and improving your writing, we will shift our focus to the dreadful prepositions that plague everyone! For many of you reading our posts, English is a second language, and we can imagine how much you despise memorizing prepositional phrases. Well, we’ve got a bit of good news […]

Last Updated : Nov 15, 2022

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Medical Case Report Abstract and Title Guidelines

What is a Medical Case Report Abstract Used For? Medical and clinical case reports (or “clinical vignettes”) are integral inrecording unusual and rare cases of diseases, disorders, and injuries. They provide not only the details of a given case, but also briefly include background and establish the wider significance of a case in the medical […]

Last Updated : Feb 22, 2023

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Wordvice Academic Webinar: Writing a Strong Research Paper Introduction

Topic: How to Writea Strong Paper Introduction Instructor: Kevin J. Heintz (MA English), Wordvice Senior Editor Wordvice Senior Editor Kevin J. Heintz takes you on a guided lessonabout writing the Introduction section of a scientific research paper. The Introduction section of a scientific research paper is the first information researchers and journal editors will see […]

Last Updated : Sep 28, 2022

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How to Write an Abstract for a Research Paper

The Importance of Making an Impact with a Research Paper Abstract The abstract is one of the very most important components of your research paper: it summarizes all of the important information in the body of your paper, helping researchers decide whether to read your article further, and potentially determining whether a journal publishes your […]

Last Updated : Sep 28, 2022

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FREE Academic Webinar: How to Write an Effective Abstract

Have you struggled to get your manuscript published in the journal of your choice? Could you use some practical advice on writing an abstract that willWOW journal editors? If so, then you NEED to attend this one-time online event! JoinWordvicein-house editing expert Kevin J. Heintz for a FREE webinar on how to write a manuscript […]

Last Updated : Apr 12, 2023

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How to Write a Compelling Research Paper Introduction

After the title page and abstract, the reader’s first true interaction with your research paper is the Introduction. Your Introduction will establish the foundation upon which your readers approach your work, and if you use the tips we discuss in this video and article, these readers should be able to logically apply the rules set […]

Last Updated : Sep 28, 2022

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IMRD: The Sections of a Research Paper

The scientific research paper follows a specific order and structure, and the core parts that compose this structure are the Introduction, Materials & Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, or IMRD. The video explains the objectives and content of each of these important manuscript sections. This video includes: Introduction to IMRD structure The objectives and content […]

Last Updated : Sep 28, 2022

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