Common English issues in biology papers (and how to fix them)
Even strong research can be undermined by unclear language. Below are common issues seen in biology manuscripts.
Overlong sentences
Break long sentences into shorter ones that clearly state the main result.
Ambiguous pronouns
Avoid unclear “this”, “it”, or “they” when multiple interpretations are possible.
Inconsistent terminology
Use one term per concept to avoid confusing readers.
Tense inconsistency
Methods are usually past tense; established knowledge may be present tense. Consistency matters.
Weak figure captions
Captions should allow interpretation without referring back to the main text.
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