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To hedge or not to hedge

Hedging is common in academic writing. But is it appropriate? And, if yes, how much should you hedge? This post explains it all. 

Q: Can you help to change the form of the verb in the sentence?

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I want to change the form of the verb in the following sentence:

“None of the characters seems to be living lives; they have (choose)…

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Thank you for sharing your question. This question is a little unclear and doesn’t seem to be about research publishing which is what we…

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Q: What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence below?

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The mayor together with his wife (greet/greets) the guests at the party.
  • Asked on January 26, 2021
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Well, this doesn’t seem to be around research or research publishing (which is what we, along…

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5 Common pitfalls in scientific writing and how to avoid them

Does the task of writing make you nervous? Being aware of some of the most common pitfalls in scientific writing can help you avoiding them.   

Q: What is the correct word when writing about a patient's background in a manuscript?

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When writing a manuscript, I need to write about the background of a patient. In this case, which among the following words or terms is appropriate to use?

Patient characteristicsPatient's…
  • Asked on August 25, 2020
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The answers to your two questions would be: Use none of the terms, and yes, there is a…

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Q: How do I use the word 'etcetera' in a sentence?

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Use the word 'etcetera' in making a sentence and add an adjective, a preposition, an adverb, and a conjunction to make a sentence. I need a simple answer.
  • Asked on August 11, 2020
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Your question seems to be for an assignment or a project and it’s not clear if it’s research/science-related. Do note that here we provide resources focused on…

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Q: What is the importance or use of the future tense in daily communication?

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Hello Edward – Welcome to the forum! Please note that our site is about research/academic communication rather than general communication. All the same, we shall…

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Q: If she upgrades her bakery...

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Conditional sentence type 1
  • Asked on July 2, 2020
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Your question is incomplete; actually, it’s not even a question. :-) It’s simply half a statement, half of a ‘Type 1 conditional sentence’ basis the information…

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