How To Avoid Critical Language Errors In Your Research Paper?
Gain essential skills that help you eliminate common flaws, polish your writing, and create an error-free research manuscript that will improve your chances of being accepted by top journals.
730 Enrolled
1 hour
English
Video + Text
6 modules
Online, On-demand learning
Access on any device
Certificate on completion
What you learn
Description
Did you know that language errors are one of the top reasons for journal rejection? This makes it critical for authors to ensure they produce an error-free manuscript. However, this can be a challenge, especially so if you are a first-time author or if English is not your first language.
Designed for young researchers, PhDs or anyone looking to get familiar with the world of academia, this program highlights why it is important to minimize errors with thorough checks and proofreading. It takes you through the types of language errors that can lead to rejection, and explains simple ways to eliminate these from your writing. The well-paced lectures within the course will also help to ensure your manuscript adheres to the high standards of prestigious academic journals and improve your chances of publication.
Modules
Preview courseLECTURE 1 | Video
About the course
9 mins
LECTURE 2 | Video
What peer reviewers expect and why
4 mins
LECTURE 3 | Video
Distracter 1: Faulty logic
16 mins
LECTURE 4 | Video
Distracter 2: Complex writing style
21 mins
LECTURE 5 | Video
Distracter 3: Proofreading errors
2 mins
LECTURE 6 | Video
In Summary
2 mins
Get certified on completion of every course
Validate your proficiency and advance your research career with your R Upskill certificates on completion of every course.
View sample certificateInstructors (2)
Best in class learning
Only 31% of researchers are offered training to support their skill development.
Welcome Trust Survey (2020)Trusted by global institutions
World-class instructors
PhD, John Hopkins University School of Medicine PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor, Kent State University, Ohio
Founder, Codemy
R Upskill membership comes with perks
Unlimited access to 90+ expert-led learning programs
Automatic access to all new programs, at no extra cost
Support and interactions with our publication coaches
Free admissions to exclusive masterclasses and workshops
Well organized, affordable courses for scientists
"Despite tremendous amounts of online courses on internet, those focusing on academic careers for scientists are not many. R Upskill's well-organized courses (and affordable!) are exactly for the people who want to boost their abilities for engaging public benefits via science."
KENGO MOROHASHI, PHD
Visiting Associate Professor,
Michigan State University, Tokyo
University of Science