Interlude: Grant Opportunities, Recycled Images, and the Power of Names
If you've been around here for a while, you know that I'm particular about word choice. I believe that the words we choose have the power to affect how people think, act, and feel.
I believe that names can have the same power.
That's why I chose my company name, Redwood Ink. If you're interested in that story, check out our About page (scroll to the bottom).
When I chose the name of our learning community, The Grove, I took the same approach. I chose the name because in a grove of redwood trees, the trees gain strength by intertwining their shallow roots to withstand strong winds, floods, and tumultuous storms.
In our community, we know that as individuals, we can overcome challenges and continue to grow. But together, we can support each other to strengthen our writing and the impact we make in the world.
As much as I love how "The Grove" represents the values of our learning community, I'm excited to announce that we've changed the name to Redwood Ink Academy! 🎉
The concept of "The Grove" will still represent the driving philosophy of our community, but the new name better aligns with our future vision. And we are so excited for what's to come!
The Redwood Ink Academy is the new home for all our courses: Scientific Writing Simplified, Passive Voice Primer, and Inclusive Language Fundamentals. Right now, you can only get access to the full community through Scientific Writing Simplified.
More to come soon.
Now onto this week's round-up...
💌 Round-up
💻 From My Desk
Alternative Grant Funding Opportunities
The current situation with federal funding is challenging and unpredictable, and I’m giving a lot of thought to how I can help. One thing I can do is share resources to find alternative funding sources for your research. In a recent LinkedIn post, I shared four great repositories worth exploring. If you know about other great resources, hit reply and let me know.
📆 Upcoming in The Redwood Ink Academy
AI Tools and Strategies for Research and Writing – March 4, 2025 @ 12 pm PT
Do you struggle to know what AI tools to use and how to use them for your work? Join us for an interactive webinar with AI whisperer Núria Negrão, PhDto discover the best AI tools and strategies to help with your research and writing. You must be enrolled in Scientific Writing Simplified to join.
👓 Reading
Language errors in pain medicine: An umbrella review
"All articles contained at least one error in language, there were no differences in the proportions of errors in language in review articles between years of publication, and various predictors were mostly not associated with a higher or lower number of errors in language counts in articles. Our findings reveal the need for heightened awareness among researchers, clinicians, journals and editorial boards regarding the prevalence and impact of these errors."
Journal Editors Look to Artificial Intelligence to Spot Recycled Images Before Publication
"As reports of manipulated western blots, microscopy, and other images in scientific journals mount up, editors and publishers are seeking ways to spot them before they end up in print. Commercial artificial intelligence programs that can compare millions of published images to find copies and corruptions may be one solution, editors said."
🖥️ Watching
Did you know these Google secrets?
In this Instagram post, @setupspawn shares three fun tools to explore. Give yourself a break to play Katamari, create new emojis, and add a rainbow to your spreadsheet.
💭 Thoughts
Choosing words for writing is like choosing spices for cooking.
Salt and sugar may look similar, but they have different flavors that affect how people experience the meal.
Words may seem like synonyms, but they have different meanings that affect how people experience the writing.
Thank you so much for reading.
Warmly,
Crystal
