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Writing is typically solitary work, even if you have several co-authors. I recommend having a professional editor or a colleague look over your work, in addition to your co-authors. Someone with a fresh perspective on the writing will help you identify grammatical and typographical errors, as well as gaps in your story or flaws in your logic.
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You can improve your science writing by reading critically to understand scientific article structure and writing conventions.
This tip applies to all writers, scientists and non-scientists alike: you should read to improve your own writing. As scientists, we read to add to our understanding of our research fields. However, it is also important to read research articles to understand how they are structured and to recognize the most effective communication strategies.
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