Recent changes in Alberta make it easier for international students to transition to the Canadian education system. But you have to act fast! Read about it here
The popular journal, Chemistry World provides some advise on getting your research published. Have a look
In the fever to publish, ensure that the journal that has accepted your work is legitimate.
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/beware-academics-getting-reeled-scam-journals/
A recent report by the PIE News suggests that the Canadian Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, that has held foreign student in Canada back in the past, is being overhauled by the federal government with an aim to improve prospects for International Students graduating in Canada
...try not to be a grammar snob. I know it's hard, but there are limits even to this. New research shows that picking up on grammar mistakes is a pretty anti-social behaviour.
I'll continue to do it in writing, but I'm going to try to reform my behaviour in conversation.
Elsevier, the global publisher of scientific journals based in the Netherlands, is keen that scientists who submit papers for peer review, do so AFTER their work is proofread. While they commit to editing the paper, they clarify that this is not the same as proofreading. Here is their description.
The terms ‘proofreading’ and ‘editing’ are sometimes used interchangeably, but in fact there are important differences between the two.
Proofreading focuses on correcting superficial errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, and formatting. Therefore, it normally occurs at the end of the writing process as a final step before submitting a paper which is otherwise ready to be published.
On the other hand, editing takes a deeper look at how information and ideas are presented. While editing includes all steps involved in proofreading, the focus is on making changes that make an article easier to understand, better organized, and more suitable for the audience. Because editing is an essential part of formulating a research argument, it occurs multiple times throughout the writing process.
...send it to ProofReadCanada.com first
In a Pie News report, the new Centre for the Study of Canadian and International Higher Education was lauded as a new advance being the largest of its kind in Canada. From this centre, Canadian Universities will learn how to better attract and serve international students.
“Merely because you have got something to say that may be of interest to others does not free you from making all due effort to express that something in the best possible medium and form.”
I really like this description of how to write a research manuscript by the students at UCLA It even suggests how many words each section should have (Abstract - 250, Introduction (3-500) etc..)
A report by The PIE Review, "How Secure is Your Score", suggests that 82% of members of Universities Canada see enhancing international student body at their institutions a top priority.
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