How to Use Tenses in Academic Writing Effectively
Verb tenses inform readers when a specific event or action occurs. In formal writing, though, tense usage goes beyond the basic representation of chronology. Tense choice also…
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“If-then”: Using Conditional Sentences in Academic Writing
Conditional sentences are statements of an “if-then” or “unless” situation. These sentences express situations and their probable results. Conditional sentences are frequently used…
How to Write an Effective Chemistry Research Paper (Part 2)
(If you haven't read the first part of this series, you can read it here).
Here, we will explain the scientific conventions and writing styles adhered to in chemistry papers.…
How to Write an Effective Chemistry Research Paper (Part 1)
Here, we will state the rules about the format and content of a research paper in chemistry and explain the scientific conventions used in chemistry papers. These rules and…
Nominalization and Clarity: Ensuring the Right Balance in Academic Writing
Though research would immensely benefit from coherent and direct writing, it often becomes crucial to follow a particular writing style, in this scenario, the academic style which…
Noun Stacks: Why You Should Avoid them in Scientific Writing
A noun stack (or noun cluster) is a group of nouns used together, usually with one true noun and others as adjectives. Learn to identify and use noun stacks effectively.
What is Parallelism? How Should You Use it in Research Writing?
Successful writing is a combination of coherent structure, ideal grammar, and excellent style. Though the rules of structure and grammar are straightforward, writing style embodies…
Homophones: Words That Sound the Same but Mean Different
Swapping words, especially homophones, can change meanings in English. Homophones sound the same but are spelled differently. Understanding their usage is essential.
Commonly Confused Prepositions—In/Into, On/Onto, Between/Among
Prepositions are limited in number, but they are critical because they are essential markers of logic and meaning. They represent contextual relationships among persons, objects,…
Hedging in Academic Writing
In academic writing, it is wise to be careful in one’s statements to differentiate between facts and claims. This is customarily known as “hedging.” Hedging is a pragmatic…
What are Dangling Modifiers?
A modifier is any word or group of words that describes or qualifies the meaning of other parts of a sentence. When used accurately, a modifier can inform and clarify. When used…
How to Use Articles in Academic Writing
Articles operate as limiting adjectives that help us recognize which person, place, thing, or idea is being discussed. Notwithstanding their apparent simple rules, articles are…