The brevity of an abstract belies its importance to a manuscript. It’s what catches a reader’s attention and helps them to decide whether a paper is relevant. Yet failing to reflect the content of the ...

What is scientific writing? -- Origins of scientific writing -- What is a scientific paper? -- How to prepare the title -- How to list the authors and addresses -- How to prepare the abstract -- How ...

When it comes to reading academic research reports in the behavioral sciences, I'm no different than anyone else. I often find myself thinking "what is the point?" Reading academic papers is not ...

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Dr Dan Green is the lead author on an article outlining the top ten common statistical errors he sees when reviewing scientific papers These include implying causation from association, poorly ...

Key points Scientific writing is non-intuitive in many ways. When it comes to writing psychology research reports, a primary goal should be clear communication. Here is a list of tips to help ...