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When there is two last names which one goes first?
The proper translation to English is surname, a term that is seldom used in the U.S. Surname (or apellido) does not mean “last.” So, when you talk about someone’s last name you talk about their apellidos (surnames) since there are two of them. The two surnames are referred as the first apellido and the second apellido.
Should I use my middle name in publications?
Always include a middle initial because it reduces the chance that your name will be the same as another academic (including cases where only initials are shown in references), or because it looks more distinguished.
How do you find the first name and last name of an article?
Look until you find names that make sense to you, and that will tell you which name is first and last. Also, last (family) name comes before a comma, first (given) name comes after. My name would be listed as Roberts, Stephen.
Why do authors use their middle initial?
Instead of looking for the title of your book (which they may have forgotten), they will search on your name. Your middle initial will distinguish you and your book from the other author’s books. Online bookstore databases sometimes have a hard time distinguishing between two authors by the exact same name.
Should I include a middle initial?
Should you put your middle initial on your resume? It is not necessary, but it can help differentiate you from the competition. Your middle initial can also make you seem smarter, according to studies done. Using a middle initial can help you surpass certain biases that recruiters may have when reading names.
Should I use last name or first name?
If you are speaking with coworkers in the office about work, use first names. However, if you are speaking to a supervisor or someone you manage, you may have to use a title and last name in more formal situations.
How do you write two last names?
A hyphenated last name is a combined last name of two spouses. A hyphenated last name my also be called a double surname or double-barrelled surname. For example, Sarah Smith marries Adam Jones. A hyphenated last name would be Smith-Jones or Jones-Smith.
How many scientific articles are published each year in the US?
Thousands of scientific articles are published each year. It’s a basic series of steps in biomedical research: do experiments, analyze data, publish your results, and repeat. It seems straightforward, but one question remains. How do you write a paper for publication if it’s your first one?
How do I find out how many citations a journal article has?
Just enter the article title in Google Scholar and it will show you how many citations it has – here’s an example: In fact, Google Scholar is a great way to find the key journal articles for any keyword (topic) in general, so chances are you’ll be using this to find your journal articles in the first place.
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Five Steps to Writing a Great Scientific Article Thousands of scientific articles are published each year. It’s a basic series of steps in biomedical research: do experiments, analyze data, publish your results, and repeat. It seems straightforward, but one question remains.