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Presentation:Careers in Science Communication

By | Jan. 17, 2010

Presentation mainly for postdoctoral fellows. Given at research writing workshop at (US) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Subtopics include niches in science communication, career preparation, organizations, and reading. Also includes quiz "Is a science communication career for you?"

Presentation:Which Journal to Publish in and How

By | Nov. 15, 2009
From November 2009 workshop in Cali, Colombia. Discusses factors to consider when deciding which journal to submit a paper to. Also discusses using journals' instructions to authors.

Presentation:The Publication Process

By | Nov. 15, 2009
From November 2009 workshop in Cali, Colombia. Describes the publication process for journal articles, from submitting a manuscript through reviewing proofs. Focuses largely on peer review and other aspects of the decision process at journals.

Presentation:How to Write a Scientific Paper

By | Nov. 15, 2009

From November 2009 workshop in Cali, Colombia. Describes the "IMRAD" structure for scientific papers (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion). Also provides advice on content and organization of each part of the paper.

Presentation:How to Develop a Manuscript: More Aspects

By | Nov. 15, 2009

From November 2009 workshop in Cali, Colombia. Topics include ethics of scientific publication, authorship, approaching a writing project, writing style, and writing in English as a foreign language.

Presentation:Dealing with Writer's Block

By | Oct. 04, 2009

Many of us have difficulty starting to write. This presentation identifies some causes of this difficulty and provides some suggestions for overcoming it.

Presentation:Approaching Writing

By | Sep. 04, 2009

Guidance on 5 basic aspects of the writing process: (1) establishing the mindset (attitude), (2) knowing the ethics, (3) preparing to write, (4) doing the writing, and (5) revising your work.

Presentation:Giving Presentations

By | Sep. 04, 2009
Guidance on preparing and giving both (1) poster presentations and (2) oral presentations.

Presentation:The Discussion Section

By | May. 23, 2009
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.