Writing a scientific article like a native english speaker: useful tips for ukrainian authors

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of writing a scientific article in English for Ukrainian-speaking academics and researchers. It gives a clearer understanding for Ukrainian scientists of the key linguistic mistakes authors usually make while writing a scientific article, as well as the ways of avoiding these mistakes. Conducting scientific research the non-English-speaking authors are supposed to be comprehensible and persuasive in the clarity of their language. In order for the results of research to be accessible to other professionals and have a potential effect on the greater scientific community, the scientific research must be explicitly written and published. Barriers to effective writing include lack of experience, poor writing habits, and unfamiliarity with the requirements of scholarly writing in English, lack of confidence in writing ability, fear of failure, and resistance to feedback. Having an understanding of the scientific language and structure used to produce a peer reviewed publication will surely improve the likelihood that a submitted manuscript will result in a successful publication. Such an effort can be maximized by following a few simple suggestions when composing/creating the product for submission. By following some suggested guidelines and avoiding common errors, the process can be streamlined and success realized for even beginning/novice authors as they negotiate the publication process. The purpose of this invited commentary is to offer practical suggestions for achieving success when writing and submitting manuscripts to professional peer-reviewed journals. Writing a scientific article for publication can be a challenging yet satisfying undertaking. The ability to examine, relate, and interlink evidence, as well as to provide a peer reviewed, dispersed product of your research labors can be rewarding. A few suggestions have been offered in this commentary that may assist the novice or the developing writer to attempt, polish, and perfect their approach to scholarly writing.