English for Research: Usage, Style, and Grammar

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A.Wallwork - English for Research Usage, Style, and Grammar - 2013

Smith and Li’s paper
Referee’s 1

YES
NO
1
Simpson’s paper is an excellent introduction to the topic.
The Simpson’s / Simpson paper is an excellent introduction to the topic.
1 We have answered the referee’s questions We have answered the referee questions. there is just one referee involved
1 I have just received the editor’s decision along with the committee’s report. I have just received the editor decision along with the committee report.
2
Jones’s seminal paper.
Jones’ seminal paper.
3
Smith and Simpson’s paper.
Smith’s and Simpson’s paper.
3
Smith et al’s paper.
Smith’s et al paper.
4
Smith’s paper and Li’s paper take two very different positions.
Smith and Li’s paper take two very different positions.
5 It is each applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the three Referees’ Reports are submitted by … It is each applicants responsibility to ensure that the three Referee’s Reports are submitted by …
6 We have answered the three referees questions, and specifically, we have added anew section as per
Referee 1’s request. We have answered the three referees questions, and specifically, we have added anew section as per Referee’s
1 request.

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theories, instruments etc.
1. Do not use the + name of person + ’s.
2.
The + name of person + noun: this construction can be used instead of the genitive, with no change in meaning. This construction is very formal and is only used with famous scientists. This means that you cannot write the Adrian Wallwork theory of writing , because Adrian
Wallwork (the author of this book) is not sufficiently famous
3.
Name of persons+ noun : the focus is usually (but see Rule 5) more on the scientist. We are talking about their original concept, their life etc.
4.
Name of person (used adjectivally) + noun : when the focus is primarily on the use that the author of the paper has made of the scientist’s method, rather than the focus being on the scientist himself / herself.

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