Spelling mistakes, grammatical errors and confusing sentences can interrupt the process of communication between you and your tutor. If an essay is hard to follow or understand, it makes it difficult for your tutor to connect with your line of thought. This can cost you marks.
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Article in Science about predatory journals.
How I became easy prey to a predatory publisher. https://t.co/K8sWdHRwUm
If it looks too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. Do some research on the journal before submitting your precious work.
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Cohesion markers (linking words)
Cohesion refers to connections between and within sentences. There is a range of words which are used to link ideas and/or signpost the line of reasoning. See the following pdf:
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Pat Thomson, like every other academic, needs to have her writing proofread.
She concludes: "Set up a proofreading deal with a friend. Read each other’s work simply for typos, spellos and grammar. (My preferred option!)"
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Paraphrasing is a crucial academic skill: condensing an author's argument shows that you not only understand it but can build it into your argument, & leaves you more words for other points. But how do you do it? Consultant Fellow @cherisesaywell explains: https://t.co/3oPxuGJT0C
We do not offer a 'word laundering' service. #plagiarism software is too sophisticated these days. You cannot beat it. Please avoid it, and if you can't then don't send it to us. I realise this doesn't apply to most of you btw. #AcWri