Category Archives: manuscripts

Canvas or club?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by biochembelle

There is a breed of scientist who believes in the power of eloquence and clarity in communication. The writing is straightforward but tells a story. The figures are well-wrought murals that bring it all together. They make technical writing an … Continue reading →

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Did someone say that already?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by biochembelle

There’s been a bit of discussion lately about the issue of “self-plagiarism” in science. Beyond that, Chemjobber recently posted about plagiarising the work of others and how you define that in sciences. After all, when you’ve got 10 or 20 or … Continue reading →

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