Accessing primary literature, a format wherein the information comes straight from the researchers, can be daunting.

Before writing a paper, authors are advised to visit the author information pages of the journal to which they wish to submit (see this link for a full list of Nature Portfolio publications).

Less is more when it comes to writing a good scientific paper. Tell a story in clear, simple language and keep in mind the importance of the 'big picture'. Ah, the pleasures of reading.

One’s tense will vary depending on what one is trying to convey within their paper or section of their paper ... It has been debated whether one should use active or passive voice. The scientific ...