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Tricky Punctuation: “etc.” at the end of a sentence

September 16, 2019January 18, 2021 Trilby Black

Many abbreviations have a period at the end, for instance, “Feb.” and “etc.” Sentences also can have a period at the end. So what do you do when an abbreviation occurs at the end of a sentence?

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Tips to avoid having your research paper rejected by journals

August 23, 2019January 18, 2021 Trilby Black

I edit many papers after they’ve been rejected or sent back to the authors for major revisions. Often, I see the peer-review comments as well, and I see many mistakes come up again and again.

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Why is formal language used in academic writing?

July 2, 2019January 18, 2021 Trilby Black

I don't believe that there is one correct way of speaking and that those who don't use it are uneducated and/or stupid. Language is a fantastically complex human activity. One formal style is not flexible enough for the full range of human communication needs. However, academic writing for conferences or journals is a special case.

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Articles and Abbreviations: Which is correct, “a UFO” or “an UFO”?

June 7, 2019January 18, 2021 Trilby Black

The basic rule for articles in English is that you use “a” for words that begin with consonants and “an” for words that begin with vowels. However, if you are talking about abbreviations, especially in science papers, this basic rule doesn’t work.

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Innovation Martlesham

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 Trilby Black

Moravec Science Editing is pleased to announce we are joining Innovation Martlesham, an established cluster of high-tech ICT companies located at Adastral Park, Suffolk.

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