Category: Writing tips
How specifically can we make our writing clearer and more convincing? Here are some tips.
Know the big picture before you start—a key to clearer writing
Understanding the big picture—before you start writing—will help you write better. When you know for whom and what the document is for, you can put the right pieces in the ...
3 tips to write succinctly
Academic writers are often told to "write succinctly"...but what makes your writing succinct? One way is to use short, concise words and write short sentences ...
3 ways to cut the clutter from your writing
Drafts of your manuscript are bound to have clutter. But what exactly is "clutter" and how can you get rid of it? By finding the verb, cutting repetition, and getting ...
Plain language for academic & professional writing
"Plain language" is language that your audience can understand easily and conveys your message clearly. Plain language principles are useful for all professional writing, even academic writing ...
How to earn credibility through your writing, part 2 of 2
How can you help make sure that people will believe what you are saying? What makes your writing credible? This is the second of a two-part series on how to ...
How to earn credibility through your writing, part 1 of 2
Writing is one way to share your hard work with others. But how can you help make sure that people will believe what you are saying? What makes your writing ...
TIPS for multi-language authors on English academic writing
Different languages and cultures have different approaches to academic writing. If you haven't been trained in English academic writing style, keep some of these tips in mind ...
RESOURCE: TIPS for writing better journal articles: Focus
Wiley's infographic on 5 tips for writing better science papers is based on the work of Richard Threlfall (read full guide on ChemistryViews). There's a handy infographic on Wiley that ...
Questions to ask yourself to help organize your writing
We may each approach writing in our unique ways, but no matter what, some logical thinking needs to be behind the final product ...
