Make your writing clear Say what you mean For example, the sentence The observed changes in the gut microbiota caused inflammation in the mice. suggests direct causation. However, if this was an observational study, the two outcomes were probably observed to occur together, but direct causation was not demonstrated. If so, the sentence should be […]
Effective scientific writing – Tips to help you write better research papers (infographic)
In this infographic, we provide some useful tips to help you write better research papers. The infographic contains the following text: Title Keep the title as concise yet informative as possible (typically 10-20 words). Be specific rather than broad. pH regulation in coral ✘ Effects of light and darkness on pH regulation in three coral […]
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 […]
