Referencing styles
Many research authors have their journal papers returned with the comment: “Please adhere to the journal style for referencing”. What does this mean, and how can an author better prepare their references according to a particular referencing style?
Editing numbers
Dates can cause a lot of issues in scientific writing. Here we will focus on just one aspect of writing dates: decades.
Editing numbers
The International System of Units (SI, after the French Système International d'Unités) was created by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) in 1875 to create a worldwide unified system of measures.
There is often confusion about whether SI units, and their derived units, are singular or plural.
Editing numbers
Something I often query in scientific reports is the difference between ‘percentage’ and ‘percentage point’. These two terms are fundamental to statistical analyses, so it is good to have a solid understanding of what they mean and how to calculate them. Understanding ‘percentage change’ is also helpful. In this post, I explain all three concepts using examples.
Bothersome backsides and other photo failures
Most clients see editors as word experts and expect an editor’s brief to begin and end with the words on a page. However, editors also have a role to play in helping to check and refine the photography that accompanies a written piece. There are a number of things an editor may look for in photography, including checking for unexpected content and assessing if the photograph is suitable for the publication.
Why nobody believes your science
Communicating scientific ideas effectively is a really hard gig. From science sceptics to science lovers, it all comes down to how people respond to and process evidence.