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How AI Can Jeopardize Your Career and How to Avoid It

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.
How to Set Up a Lab Report

How to Set Up a Lab Report

In this installment of our Lab Reports and Scientific Papers series, we shift the focus to lab report formatting and the overall organization of information.
How to Write a Lab Report

How to Write a Lab Report

When writing a scientific paper or lab report, remember that your purpose is to communicate your findings to the reader and to explain the research behind your findings. However, proving your overall knowledge of the subject in question is just as important.
How to Write a Proposal for a Research Paper

How to Write a Proposal for a Research Paper

Welcome to Part Two of How to Write a Research Proposal. The first part of this article dealt with what a research proposal is and what it isn’t. This part of the paper will focus on the anatomy of this type of document.
How to Write a Research Proposal

How to Write a Research Proposal

Writing a research proposal is a very daunting task. Before we begin to discuss the nuts and bolts of how to write a research proposal, we need to understand what it is and what it is not. Developing this understanding now will make the process of writing your research proposal a whole lot easier.
How to Write a Research Proposal—Podcast Part Two

How to Write a Research Proposal—Podcast Part Two

This podcast details the anatomy of a research proposal. While there may be no wrong way to write a proposal, the style you choose must complement your content. Having a clear description of what you wish to research and the necessity of demonstrating your knowledge are just two points covered in this podcast.
How to Write a Scientific Paper

How to Write a Scientific Paper

You've heard professors describe writing using such descriptors as "it sparkles," "lovely voice," and "flows beautifully," but what do those things mean in plain English? Read on to get the inside scoop.
In-text citations: deceptively difficult for large-language models?

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

The smartest bots still can’t handle citations. Why human editors remain your best bet.
Lab Report Citation Style Podcast

Lab Report Citation Style Podcast

Are you in a science program that requires you to write lab reports or a scientific paper? If so, it is important for you to follow the correct citation style. This podcast details scientific citation styles.
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