Tag Archives: writing

FAQ: Should I invent an acronym?

Posted on 13 Aug, 2024 by Jeremy Yoder

Q. I’m writing a research article, and the text frequently mentions the biological process that is the subject of the article. I’m also worried about exceeding the length limit for the journal I have in mind to send the article. … Continue reading →

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Write for The Molecular Ecologist

Posted on 5 Jun, 2023 by Jeremy Yoder

Have you ever considered science blogging? This might sound like a question from 2011 — have you ever considered taking a smartphone into the field, or posting your conference talk on YouTube, or wearing a fedora in a non-cosplay setting — but … Continue reading →

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Falling through the gap

Posted on 26 Oct, 2022 by Jeremy Yoder

There is a hole. Right at the top of our science. In the introductions to our peer-reviewed papers, where we should explain the need for the new research results we are about to present, there is more and more often … Continue reading →

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3 writing mistakes I make

Posted on 2 Mar, 2016 by Katie Everson

Last week my university hosted Dr. Joshua Schimel, microbiologist and author of Writing Science, who led a half-day writing workshop for graduate students. To be honest, I didn’t expect my writing to improve after a 4-hour workshop, but I learned a … Continue reading →

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