It is important, at all stages of the PhD, to ensure that you have done the necessary preparatory work before you even sit down to write. This article shares the three most important things you need to do in preparation for writing your thesis. 

Your writing and writing style should serve to make the presentation clearer and the article better. Here are pointers on writing style for scientific publishing, which will not only help you transfer knowledge more effectively but also make you stand out as an author people want to read.

Conducting advance preparation of the constituent elements of a paper will not only save time but also reduce frustration and fatigue, and enhance the overall writing process. Here are some things to consider as you prepare to write your manuscript.

Many necessary elements go into the creation and composition of quality scientific articles. Here is an expanded checklist with 15 actionable items that will help you submit a quality article to your target journal.

The introduction chapter of a PhD thesis is one of the most important sections as it lays the groundwork for the following chapters and offers a first impression of the rest of the research that you are about to share. This article discusses some of the key things to consider as you write your introduction.

The analysis/discussion chapters are less clearly defined in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (SSAH) than they are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This article looks at some useful approaches to writing the analysis and discussion chapters in qualitative/SSAH research.

There are myriad tools available that claim to help you write. In this article, we’ve sorted through the many options to recommend our three favourite types of app to help you write more effectively and efficiently.

This article discusses the key differences between a citation and a reference in an academic paper. To clearly illustrate the difference, it also provides relevant examples.

Proofreading and editing your work is an essential final step to completing your written piece. Here are some tips for you to keep in mind next time you conduct final checks on your work.

Writing the conclusion to your PhD thesis can be daunting. How are you meant to draw together more than three years’ worth of work into one concise chapter, and make those wider conclusive points that have been on the periphery of your research throughout your PhD? Here are some useful tips for writing a PhD thesis conclusion, whether your field of research is in Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine (STEM) or Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (SSAH). 

Many resources exist to help authors with preparing their papers; few provide insight into some subtle yet essential characteristics of successful academic writing. This article looks at some of those essential subtle elements that will help you succeed.

How do scientific researchers, especially academics, continue their education? This article explains many requirements — as well as learning avenues — which you can tailor to your specialty, academic institution and personality.

The amount of literature in all fields is growing at an exponential rate. How can you keep up with the latest literature in your field? Here are some effective methods used by fellow research academics.

The rationale for one’s research is the justification for undertaking a given study. It states the reason(s) why a researcher chooses to focus on the topic in question, including what the significance is and what gaps the research intends to fill.

The first step in research is to outline the research problem. This article explains how to write the statement of the problem in your research, illustrating with an example.

Most scientific endeavours are articulated through words, and effective communication requires the skilful use of words. Here, we explain why it is important to express your research clearly.

The abbreviations ‘e.g.’ and ‘i.e.’ are common in academic writing, but people often get them confused. This article explains where each abbreviation comes from and how they should be used.

After sentences, paragraphs are the next level at which a piece of text is broken up. This article explains and illustrates how paragraphs can be used to help convey your ideas more clearly.

In academic writing, sentences can easily become long and difficult to read. This article offers an explanation for how commas and semicolons can be used to break up and clarify your writing.

The key to using apps to support your research is in making sure that the apps you choose to use actually benefit you, rather than distract you. Here are some examples to help you use apps more efficiently and productively for your research.