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Free data analysis using R
In this blog post, Alan Parker – scientific consultant and physical chemist at Rational Formulation – explains how the free software ‘R’ can be used for data analysis.
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) …
How to establish productive research collaborations
With the scientific and scholarly research environment becoming ever more complex and demanding, establishing external collaborations is rapidly turning into a key survival skill. In this post, Richard de Grijs, …
Peer review: What to remember when reading reviewers’ critiques
In this blog post, Dr Amber Murrey discusses how to respond to peer review, and why authors shouldn’t focus exclusively on reviewers’ critiques.
During a discussion at a five-day academic …
Preparing Podcasts, Shortening Abstracts, and Creating Science Videos
More tips from the American Medical Writers Association annual meeting
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 …
Preparing Poster Presentations: Tips from a Conference
From the American Medical Writers Association annual meeting
Dealing with Peer Review
Dr Carole Sargent gives her top tips on understanding and responding to negative peer reviews.
Peer review can be a strange process, but it is the best we have in …