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When you need to explain a niche subject to a broader audience, contextualizing big numbers and using sensory metaphors can help to explain your research.

By cutting words like ‘is’ and ‘very’, you’ll be able to significantly reduce your word count.

By humanizing your data, your grant will be more memorable and compelling.

Sometimes it isn’t just that certain terms offend people, it’s that the use of this language also implies a particular way of thinking.

Studies have shown that articles and manuscripts reviewed by a professional editor end up being better received by peer reviewers.

Advice for preparing your PowerPoints for September.

Material that may appear to be too different can sometimes make the book stronger and better.

This part of your manuscript should contain the appropriate content in the appropriate structure and also be convincing and easy to understand.

You should carefully consider word choices and sentence structures when you’ve got a high-stakes presentation to give.

Four health research grants specialists share their top tips.

Part two of my series on low-effort, high-reward graphics for grant proposals, this time focusing on timeline charts.

Here are some low-effort, high-reward ideas that can contribute to a great looking grant proposal.

While large language models can help with your writing, don’t overlook the benefits of reading your texts out loud or enlisting the help of an academic editor.

All researchers should consider how to integrate sex, gender, and diversity into their day-to-day work.

Setting up for success with the SSHRC PG.

Tips, sample sentences, and a template letter for your research partners.

Most journal articles use the technique to help readers navigate the text.

Consent, consultation and collaboration are key.

A look at the three main components to consider when submitting a Canada Council for the Arts grant.

The second in a two-part series covers the non-budgetary aspects of an application.