Writing is a critical skill for any researcher or academic. In order to write well in English, it is essential to be able to connect ideas so that they flow well and your thoughts are clear. However, too many transition phrases, or poorly…

Abbreviations, acronyms, and Latin expressions can all be found in academic and scientific articles. But as a writer, it can be puzzling to know exactly when and how to use abbreviations and acronyms in formal academic publications. Let’s…

‘She is a couch potato’, ‘Love is like fine wine’, ‘He has a heart of gold’ … are you wondering why the subject is being compared to a thing that has no apparent connection, and yet it makes sense? Welcome to the world of metaphors!…

Every language has its own controversies, and English is no exception. There are debates about what words are appropriate to write in what context, or the preferred style of punctuation for certain types of writing. One expression that is…

Every researcher needs to know how to write a great research paper, and a literature review is part of any great research paper. While the exact format and scope of a literature review varies by discipline, the type and length of your…

Writing has become a skill that is necessary for many professions. Academics, students, and researchers in particular must know how to write clearly so that their ideas can be understood, shared, and discussed. In the past, writers have had…

As the global language, English varies just a bit from place to place where it is used. This can lead to confusion when it comes to knowing when and how to use specific punctuation marks. Single and double quotation marks are a perfect…

Writing has come a long way since our ancestors used sharp stones to carve into walls. It has evolved from crushed berries used to paint words on cloth to pen and paper and then the typewriter. Nowadays, although children learn to write by…

Technological developments impact every sector of business, and the publishing industry is no exception. Publishing and media have been undergoing a rapid transformation as technological developments change the way that people work and plan…

As any student or researcher knows, writing a research paper is no easy task. But the research is only part of what makes writing research papers difficult. Writing itself is a skill that takes time and effort to develop. Even great…