English for Writing Research Papers

Publishing your research in an international journal is crucial for academia, and this guide provides tips and rules to help non-native researchers write papers that are more likely to be accepted. The guide covers preparing and structuring a manuscript, increasing readability, writing a compelling title and abstract, avoiding plagiarism, discussing limitations, and choosing the correct tenses and style. Two new chapters cover machine translation and using AI tools to improve English. The author, Adrian Wallwork, is a renowned expert in ELT and EAP and has trained thousands of researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

Publishing your research in an international journal is a crucial step towards achieving academic success. This comprehensive guide is based on a thorough analysis of over 1000 manuscripts and reviewer reports, shedding light on the common reasons why papers written by non-native researchers may face rejection. By following the easy-to-understand rules and practical tips provided, you will gain valuable insights into how to prepare and structure a manuscript, enhance readability and minimize English errors, craft compelling titles and abstracts, decide on the appropriate content for different sections of the paper, highlight your key findings and contributions, avoid plagiarism, discuss the limitations of your research, and adhere to the requirements of editors and reviewers.

In addition to this revised edition, we are proud to introduce two brand-new chapters dedicated to machine translation and the use of AI tools (such as chatbots, paraphrasers, and editing tools) to improve and correct English texts. Other titles in this series include Grammar, Usage, and Style, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing Exercises (three volumes), 100 Tips to Avoid Mistakes in Academic Writing and Presenting, English for Presentations at International Conferences, English for Academic Correspondence, English for Interacting on Campus, English for Academic CVs, Resumes, and Online Profiles, English for Academic Research: A Guide for Teachers, and English for Academic Purposes: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers and Students.

The author of this series, Adrian Wallwork, is a highly respected figure in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). With over 40 ELT and EAP textbooks to his name, he has trained thousands of PhD students and researchers from 50 different countries. His extensive experience and expertise in the field make him a trusted authority on effective writing and communication in academic contexts.

By investing in this guide and applying its principles, you will enhance your chances of having your research accepted by international journals, thus propelling your academic career forward. So, whether you are a novice researcher or an experienced scholar, this guide is an invaluable resource that will help you achieve your publishing goals and reach new heights of success in academia.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031310713
Edition number: 3rd ed. 2023