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Grammar & Language
This post describes the different kinds of word-related information that a dictionary offers, including meaning, usage, pronunciation, etymology, etc.
- Yateendra Joshi
- December 7, 2015
This post shows how English monolingual dictionaries differ in terms of the number of words, quotations, sequence in which different meanings of the same word are…
- Yateendra Joshi
- December 7, 2015
Science Research Writing is a practical and handy guide for non-native authors who want to write research papers in English.
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 6, 2015
The book The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century by Steven Pinker is a useful resource for authors looking to understand the…
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 6, 2015
The book Punctuation...? is a hands-on guide for researchers who wish to learn about using punctuation correctly in a short span of time.
- Yateendra Joshi
- October 6, 2015
This post reviews the book A Scholar’s Guide to Getting Published in English: critical choices and practical strategies
- Yateendra Joshi
- September 2, 2015
This post offers some basic guidelines on choosing between upper case and lower case letters in scientific writing.
- Yateendra Joshi
- July 20, 2015
A brief review of the scope and special features of a new learner's dictionary from Oxford University Press, meant for learners of academic English.
- Yateendra Joshi
- December 2, 2014
Authors often wonder when to use "woman" and "female" to keep scientific writing free of gender bias. This post provides guidance on using these terms effectively and…
- Yateendra Joshi
- November 18, 2014
Most researchers avoid referring to individuals in their research paper. Instead, they use such terms as cases, subjects, and even data points. This post provides…
- Yateendra Joshi
- November 18, 2014