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Martin A. Nuñez
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Ecologist that studies 🍄🌲🐜🐑🐀🦌🌱🌾🌳🦠⛰, mostly invasives. University of Houston Comahue Senior Editor JAppliedEcology #bioinvasions. Views my own. See my new book! https://mybook.to/ScienceGuide
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sheep with lots of whool vs a clean sheep
November 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Writing papers is hard

But, and this is Very important:
Not writing papers is also hard

The frustration & stress that comes from not getting your papers written and published is huge

If you need help with this PLEASE, take a copy of my book from a library, amazon or a friend!
I hope it helps💪
book cover of a pocket guide to scientific writing and publishing by martin nunez
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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There is no bad place or time to read "A Pocket Guide to Scientific Writing and Publishing"

Thanks to the one and only David Wardle, from the north of Sweden, for the pic😂
a person reading a book in the snow:)
November 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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I got a QR code from QR.io

I heard that with time they stop working, so you should not put it in anything too permanent.

Anyone with experience on this?
QR code do they last long?
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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I just got an email from a former mentee telling me that one dinner conversation changed how he writes papers♥️

I told him: “just write the paper, get it out—the next one will be better, and the next even better.”

Perfectionism is a trap (and a way to procrastinate...:))
comic of a happy person with a shitty 1st draft
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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a century of glaciers melting 🧪🌐
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Really great meeting at #ndistem2025 @UH_SACNAS @SACNAS

Lots to see and to do! Really inspiring

Thanks to all of the amazing support of the book mybook.to/ScienceGuide
images from sacnas 2025 images from sacnas 2025 images from sacnas 2025. workshop on scientific writing and publishing
November 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Wonderful seminar on Scientific Writing and publishing!
More than 100 participants. Wow!
@SACNAS @UH_SACNAS #PhD #academia
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October 31, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Chapter of the year!! #ndistem2025 @uhsacnas.bsky.social @sacnas.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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#ndistem2025 @sacnas.bsky.social @uhsacnas.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Microagressions 101 #sacnas #2025ndistem
October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Going to #sacnas #2025NDISTEM? Please do not miss our session on
"From Research to Publication: demystifying Academic Writing"!
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session on scientific writing and publishing at the annual SACNAS meeting this year
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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I♥️book reviews! (unlike paper or grant proposal reviews, I am thinking about you reviewer#2!😂)

"Not a moment too soon! Wish I'd had this in grad school. This “Pocket Guide” is a gem!"

Please please keep them coming!!! The more reviews we get, more the visible the book is
It’s a 5★ Amazon review from Amy Sater titled “Not a moment too soon! Wish I'd had this in grad school,” saying the book is a clear, specific, demystifying guide to writing and publishing scientific papers, valuable not just for grad students and postdocs but also experienced researchers, and even useful for academic writing outside the sciences; she also highlights the short essays with additional writing tips at the end and calls the book “highly recommended.”
October 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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"This is the book we need to give every single new PhD student in our labs."
I love reading comments on the book
Thanks!!
book cover of a pocket guide to scientific writing and publishing
October 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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se viene, se viene♥️
A Pocket Guide to Scientific Writing and Publishing en Español!!
#PhD #Academia 🧪🗺️
Book cover in Spanish
October 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Breakfast with the best of all, Gabriel Rabinovich 🇦🇷🧪🗺️!

So nice to have you in Houston!!
October 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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“You don’t just write results, you tell a story”
Gaby Rabinovich reminds us to write for an interdisciplinary audience, be honest about limits, and keep the big question clear
Read more in A Pocket Guide to Scientific Writing & Publishing!
mybook.to/ScienceGuide 🧪🌐📖
text with a picuture of gabreil rabinovich saying "Gabriel Rabinovich, immunologist, tumor biologist, and glycobiologist Writing has played a key role in my career as a researcher. I firmly believe that one does not simply write up results sequentially; instead, one tells a story. I've always enjoyed storytelling. After completing the experiments, I try to craft a narrative that appeals to an interdisciplinary audience, not just to specialists in my field. My goal is always for people from other disciplines to be able to understand my papers. Writing in a linear, step-by-step way can feel monotonous and dull. I try to construct a compelling story. Sometimes, it's not the question I asked at the beginning, but the one that emerges from all the results taken together. This approach has had a big impact on how my papers are received. When editors read something that tackles a meaningful question in the field, they're more likely to be positive with it. That’s why I put a lot of effort into the cover letters. They’re the first thing editors see, and I structure them point-by-point with clear logic to show that the paper addresses an open question in the literature. "
October 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Interesting…
October 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Students at UH are the best❤️
October 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Books and more books ❤️
#PhD #academia 🧪🗺️
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Wow 🥹🥹🥹
Comment : This book has helped me a lot. I was feeling stuck and blocked in my writing, but now I feel motivated to keep going. It's enjoyable, and easy to follow. For non-native English speakers like us, it truly feels like a gift. - A happy Chilean PhD student 🇨🇱
October 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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"The author’s warm, friendly tone and positivity throughout the book are especially appealing. It feels as though a supportive mentor guides you through the convoluted process of scientific publishing."
#NewBookReview 🧪🌐
5 starts book review in goodreads saying: "The book by Martin A. Nuñez “A Pocket Guide to Scientific Writing and Publishing,” is a lighthearted introduction to scientific writing. While particularly valuable for early-career scientists, i.e., graduate students, any reader can enjoy the clear, concise, straight-to-the-point writing style and humorous illustrations. Surprisingly, despite the multiple required graduate courses, scientific writing skills are rarely taught formally; it seems professors assume young people get them spontaneously. Yet, even native English speakers trained in US educational institutions frequently struggle to present their thoughts in a clear, cohesive way required in academia. In his book, Dr. Nuñez takes the reader through the stages of preparing the scientific manuscript, breaking the journey into short, easy-to-grasp steps, concentrating on clarity and precision. He explains challenges awaiting a scientist at different stages of publishing their research, but also reassures the reader that these obstacles can be overcome by a normal human being, and gives suggestions on how to approach “the beast.” The final section of the book features the collective voice of the author’s colleagues and friends, who offer practical advice on writing techniques and journal selection. The author’s warm, friendly tone and positivity throughout the book are especially appealing. It feels as though a supportive mentor guides you through the convoluted process of scientific publishing."
October 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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“A high-quality paper should embody logic, conciseness, and novelty” Start with a conceptual framework → state testable hypotheses → design/analysis follow

Cut irrelevant data and avoid over-interpretation.
Essay by Nianxun Xi from China

More checklists in my book: mybook.to/ScienceGuide
print screen from my book on the text by nianxun xi
October 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Rejected, but resubmission allowed
scientist discover organism that it neither dead or alive
October 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM