Tag: Scientific writing

• There are a few conventions in scientific writing that look wrong but are really standard usage
• Measured quantities (e.g., 5 ml) take a singular verb
• Certain abbreviations follow usage trends that are distinct from the typical English pluralization system.

Some scientific publishers, as well as many reviewers, are very picky about the technical usage of these terms, so it is important that you are aware of how to properly use them.

By placing data in a well-preserved public space, researchers could in time eradicate the problem of data accessibility.

Definitions of SI units and examples of how to properly use them in scientific and technical writing.

• 'Scientific' English differs from everyday written English.
• Adhering to common conventions of academic writing will help peer reviewers and readers feel like a manuscript belongs as part of the scholarly literature.
• Take care with field-specific terms and avoid informal-sounding (and sometimes vague) terms like 'nowadays' or 'get.'