The Researchers' Writing Podcast Episode 1 - 5 mistakes even the smartest researchers make in their scientific papers
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Oct 20, 2024 The podcast dives into five critical mistakes that researchers often make in their scientific writing. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating tension to engage readers and highlights the broader impact of findings. The discussion addresses the need for more comprehensive analyses instead of brief summaries and stresses the significance of maintaining a logical flow. Additionally, it warns against the trap of using overly complicated language, encouraging clarity and conciseness instead.
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Element of Tension in Papers
- The element of tension is the core of storytelling and crucial in research papers.
- Without it, the paper lacks a compelling problem or gap being solved.
Explain Your Findings' Impact
- Explicitly communicate the broader impact of your research findings.
- Spell out what your data means in the context of literature and society without overselling.
Expand Your Discussion Section
- Avoid making discussion sections too brief or just a report of results.
- Elaborate on your interpretation, limitations, and why conclusions still hold.