A key aspect of producing a well-written scientific manuscript worthy of publication is the use of appropriate verb tenses in the different sections of the manuscript. In this infographic, we discuss when, where, and how to use the different verb tenses. The infographic contains the following … [Read more about this topic]
Tips for writing sentences about computer science
Make your writing clear Say what you mean For example, the sentence Parental involvement caused lower levels of peer problems. suggests direct causation. However, if this was an observational study, the two outcomes were probably observed to occur together, but direct causation was … [Read more about this topic]
Effective science writing: quick tips
Focus on the “take-home” message What is the core message of your paper? What is the most important thing you want readers to remember after reading your paper? Can you describe the core message of your paper to a colleague in one minute? Can you condense the paper into 3 to 5 highlights? Can you … [Read more about this topic]
Subject-verb agreement
One of the most common errors made by non-native English speakers is having subject(s) and verb(s) that do not agree in number. Here, we discuss some common subject-verb agreement rules. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular If the subject is plural, the verb should also be … [Read more about this topic]
Verb tenses in scientific manuscripts
A key aspect of producing a well-written scientific manuscript worthy of publication is the use of appropriate verb tenses in the different sections of the manuscript. Here, we discuss when/where/how to use the different verb tenses. Examples of the verb tenses used in two well-written published … [Read more about this topic]
