Writing skills

No matter how novel your research, or how much time you’ve invested in your work, you still need to pay attention to some basic writing rules if you want to get published.

Our writing skills modules contain some helpful advice so you can ensure poor use of language or sloppy article structure doesn’t let you down.

You will discover the 10 most common mistakes researchers make in their manuscripts, from ambiguity and inconsistency to incorrect referencing. And then, of course, there’s the ethics issue of plagiarism….

We also look at the topic of manuscript language in detail, and offer some advice on where you can find support to improve it.

What you will learn

  • Information on common writing mistakes
  • Advice on how to avoid those errors
  • A guide to correct manuscript language

Modules in Writing skills

How to prepare a proposal for review article

How to prepare a proposal for a review article

Cover letter illustration

Writing a persuasive cover letter for your manuscript

Turning your thesis into an article

How to turn your thesis into an article

5 diseases ailing research

5 Diseases ailing research – and how to cure them

Using proper manuscript language

Using proper manuscript language

10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article

10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article

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  1. Skills to Learn in Academic Writing

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  2. Tips to Develop Your Academic Writing Skills

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  3. Steps for Writing: Writing Skills with Six Steps of Writing, Examples

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  4. How To Improve Academic Writing Skills?

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  5. 3 Essential Research Skills for Students

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  6. Writing Process

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