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7 tips for writing an introduction to a paper
You have done all your background reading and identified some interesting past research to set the context for your research but how do you present it? Writing an introduction to …
A beginner’s guide to avoiding ‘predatory’ journals (using your critical thinking skills)
Six steps to avoiding predatory journals
Designing Figures for Publications and Presentations
Some principles to follow
Why medical professionals should conduct research
In this post, Farooq Rathore – a physician and researcher based in Pakistan – explains why it is both important and beneficial for medical professionals (particularly those based in LMICs) …
3 questions to ask before writing a literature review
In this post, Dr Ross Jansen-van Vuuren highlights three important points that researchers should consider if they are planning to publish a literature review.
My experience of predatory journals and how to avoid them (part 2)
Choosing the right journal in which to publish your research is a daunting task. This is especially true for many researchers in developing countries, where it is not always possible …
My experience of predatory journals and how to avoid them (part 1)
In this blog (part 1 of 2), Aamir Raoof Memon shares his personal experiences of predatory journals – and explains how he educated himself to avoid them.
How to avoid being accused of plagiarism
Journal publishing professional and AuthorAID mentor, Matt Hodgkinson, gives practical advice on how researchers can avoid plagiarism accusations
Writing Review Articles: Rigor Required
Fulfilling the reviewer’s responsibility
Enrolment open: AuthorAID research communication online course (starting on 3 October 2017)
