Interview on Tandem Nomads podcast!
Yikes, I was interviewed on the Tandem Nomads podcast! Like, right here –> Tandem Nomads! Tandem Nomads was founded and is run by Amel Derragui, a business and marketing coach …
Category: Online resources
Online resources such as web articles, podcasts, etc.
RESOURCES: Plain language for academics
Here are links to articles from experts who argue how using plain language will help improve academic writing too. It’s not about “dumbing down” your message but making sure that …
RESOURCES: Public style guides
Here are links to some major public style guides, such as for the governments of Australia, EU, and the US, and the United Nations, as well as a smattering of …
RESOURCE: “How to write a research paper – A to Z of academic writing”
Academic editing giant Enago provides a great online guide/overview of all the basics you need to know about academic writing. Enago Academy is an extensive online resource for academic writers …
RESOURCES: Plain language
Using plain language means writing in a way that your intended audiences can immediately find, understand, and use your messages and information. It’s not about “dumbing down” your message but …
COURSE: “Writing in the Sciences” online course
If you’re looking for a great (and free) course on academic writing, especially in the sciences, Stanford University’s “Writing in the Sciences” on Coursera is an excellent choice!
RESOURCE: TIPS for writing better journal articles: Focus
There’s a handy infographic on Wiley that summarizes five tips for writing better science papers (and they should know what they’re talking about!).
WEBSITE/PODCAST: Grammar Girl rocks
Back in my high school days, my roommate and I used to joke that she was in charge of grammar and me, spelling. Between the two of us, we could write correct English.