March 16, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor This question seems to strike up lively debates among grammar enthusiasts. One side of the debate claims… Read more “Is none singular or plural?”
Category: Helpful Hints
Is it wild type or wild-type?
March 1, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor I received news a month ago that my manuscript was accepted for publication pending minor revisions. I spent… Read more “Is it wild type or wild-type?”
The Dos and Don’ts of the Discussion Section
February 23, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor The discussion section can make or break your paper. This section is your opportunity to help the reader… Read more “The Dos and Don’ts of the Discussion Section”
Number Rules Part 2
February 14, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor Welcome back for two more tips on numbers in scientific writing! Do not spell out a number… Read more “Number Rules Part 2”
Turning the tables: tips for effective table writing
February 9, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor About a month ago, we discussed the importance of figure legends in clearly presenting your data. Like a… Read more “Turning the tables: tips for effective table writing”
It’s all Latin to me!
February 2, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor The use of Latin terms in scientific writing is common. From abbreviations (i.e., etc., e.g.) to words (versus,… Read more “It’s all Latin to me!”
Number Rules Part 1
January 31, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor I’m not talking about mathematics! I’m talking about writing about numbers! Here are some quick tips for writing… Read more “Number Rules Part 1”
Materials & methods: replicability not repetition
January 26, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor The Materials and Methods section of a manuscript can be deceptive. It seems like it would be easy to just… Read more “Materials & methods: replicability not repetition”
Ethnicity versus Race
January 17, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor Have you ever wondered if ethnicity and race mean the same thing? A quick Google search yields two… Read more “Ethnicity versus Race”
Go figure! Tips for figure titles and legends
January 12, 2017 Dr. Kathryn Sobek, Filipodia Editor One of my favorite parts of writing a manuscript is creating the visual representations of my data, a.k.a.… Read more “Go figure! Tips for figure titles and legends”