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In-text citations: deceptively difficult for large-language models?

The smartest bots still can’t handle citations. Why human editors remain your best bet.

Navigating the Academic Minefield: Understanding and Avoiding Predatory Journals

In the competitive world of academic publishing, researchers are under increasing pressure to "publish or perish," with funding, promotions, and professional recognition often tied to publication records. This intense demand has given rise to an unfortunate phenomenon: predatory journals.

How AI Can Jeopardize Your Career and How to Avoid It

The pressure to publish can be severe. Academic institutions are committed to the race to report the next big discovery, and it is researchers that must shoulder the burden and deliver. Oftentimes, promotions and career advancements are at stake, hinging on that next paper. Depending on them as a single, quick-fix solution without the insight and expertise of a real, human colleague could result in an embarrassing episode—one that could put your reputation and career at risk.

Can AI Use Be Detected in Academic Writing? Here's What You Need to Know

AI detection tools are increasingly used to review academic writing, but are they accurate? This article explores the flaws in AI detectors—including false positives, lack of transparency, and outdated training—and offers practical steps for students and researchers to validate their work.

What is a Scientific Abstract?

What is a scientific abstract? Why is it different from an introduction to your scientific paper, and what should you include? Read our complete guide.

How Do You Write a Scientific Lab Report? - Scribendi

How do you write up your experiment in a scientific lab report? What should you include, and how do you structure your work? Find out in our lab report writing guide.

Abstract vs. Introduction—What's the Difference?

Everything you need to know about abstracts and introductions, including their fundamental differences.

Welcome to Scribendi Academy: Your New Home for Edanz Learning Lab Content

The tools and educational content you've relied on from the Edanz Learning Lab have now been integrated with those of our partner brand, Scribendi, in the comprehensive Scribendi Academy.

How to Use AI in Your Academic Writing

Discover practical tips for using AI in your academic writing from this Q&A from an expert editor. Learn how to use AI to produce high-quality scholarly papers with ease.

How to Write a Paragraph in an Essay

Scribendi outlines how to write a paragraph in an essay, from your topic sentence all the way to your transitions, and answers some common questions.

How to Write an Introduction to an Essay

Scribendi describes how to write an introduction to an essay in order to capture—and keep—the attention of your readers.

How to Write an Academic Essay in 6 Simple Steps

Scribendi outlines how to write an academic essay in 6 simple steps, from how to research for an academic essay to how to revise an essay and everything in between.

How to Find the Right Academic Paper Editor or Proofreader

Should you proofread your paper yourself, ask a friend or colleague to look it over, or send it to a professional? The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each choice so that you can find the right research paper proofreader for you.