by Dr. Lindeman | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
A college professor of mine would always say that to be a good scientist, you need to be a good writer. Contrary to popular belief, the ability to write well is not a God-given talent but a skill that requires practice and development. For scientific writing, this...
by Dr. Lindeman | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
An important thing to keep in mind when writing a scientific document is making every section as efficient as possible. Many journals impose a word limit on manuscripts and even a separate one for the abstract. The same is true when applying for grants. Numerous...
by Dr. Lindeman | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Scientific writing is not like typical writing. Describing the results of a study or experiment requires specific language, and this means even similar words in standard English often have distinct definitions in a scientific paper. However, many terms suchas...
by Dr. Lindeman | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Maybe the most difficult skill to master in written English is having good flow between your sentences. This is a big challenge because there are really no formal rules; it’s primarily a matter of taste and preference. That said, most people will still recognize good...
by Dr. Lindeman | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
A hallmark of good writing is the ability to create clear connections between ideas. Whether it is a persuasive essay or a scientific paper, leading the reader through an easy-to-understand thought process from premise to conclusion is vital for making a convincing...
