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Free English Abstract Correction Service from the Thammasat University Libraries

As announced on the website of the Thammasat University Libraries, to promote research and publications on all levels of study, the TU Libraries offer a free English abstract editing service. It is available for all TU students on the undergraduate and graduate school levels, as well as faculty and staff. The service is accessible at the webpage http://203.131.219.178/abs/.  Just submit an online form with file attachment. Abstracts are checked and edited for issues in English writing style, usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. The file with suggested corrections and improvements will be returned by e-mail within 3 business days. For more information, please call 02 613 3506 or write to pimtu@tu.ac.th. The TU Libraries Blog has also featured many entries with advice about how to write abstracts.

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Avoiding Predatory Websites II

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As mentioned in the first part of this blog entry, predatory open access publishing has become a serious problem in the scholarly world.

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Guide to Writing Academic Articles: Part XXXII

Self-plagiarism

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Self-plagiarism is an awkward term which can mean different things depending on who you are.

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