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The proposal as a whole: making every part pull in the same direction

The proposal as a whole: making every part pull in the same direction

by Dave Thomas | May 11, 2026 | Research writing

This series started upstream of writing: with the strategic choices your team needs to make, the funder landscape you need to understand, and the central argument you need to commit to. Everything in the series since has been in the service of expressing that argument...
The research paper discussion: Positioning your findings in the scientific landscape

The research paper discussion: Positioning your findings in the scientific landscape

by Dave Thomas | Jul 23, 2025 | Research writing

Your results are in, so now what? You know why you did your study and how you did it. And you’ve got some great results. Now, in your research paper discussion section, you need to make your findings matter. What have you contributed? How do your results reshape what...
The research paper materials and methods section: Building the backbone of credibility

The research paper materials and methods section: Building the backbone of credibility

by Dave Thomas | Jul 8, 2025 | Research writing

The research paper materials and methods section is the backbone of your research paper. It forms the bridge between your research questions and results and is part of the foundation on which your Discussion will stand or fall. Written well, it will provide fellow...
The research paper introduction: Structuring the funnel that draws readers in

The research paper introduction: Structuring the funnel that draws readers in

by Dave Thomas | Jul 1, 2025 | Research writing

Do you sometimes get lost in the weeds before you hit the second paragraph of a research paper? How can you make your research paper introduction readable and irresistible to draw readers in? It’s all about the funnel – a deliberate narrowing from a broad context to...
The research paper results: tell your data’s story

The research paper results: tell your data’s story

by Dave Thomas | Jun 10, 2025 | Research writing

Writing a strong research paper results section is a tough call. Your data presentation needs to be clear, logical objective and honest. You need your results section to confirm or refute your hypothesis or answer your research question while allowing your readers to...
Beyond the footnote: Acknowledgements are the heartbeat of team science

Beyond the footnote: Acknowledgements are the heartbeat of team science

by Dave Thomas | Apr 24, 2025 | Research writing

How do you view the acknowledgements section of your academic paper? A polite postscript that needs to be quickly filled? Or an opportunity to recognise the diversity of contributors to your team science effort?   Give each person the recognition they deserve...

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