Resource Library
Tips of the Week 76-100
Fourth set of 25 weekly tips on writing and publishing. Our thanks to Bernard Appiah for preparing the tips and to Alejandra Arreola-Triana for compiling the set. Original dates of posting: 8 May through 22 October 2012.
Web resource:OpenDOAR: The Directory of Open Access Repositories
A directory that lists high-quality repositories (collections) of openly accessible materials. Repositories in many countries are listed.
Web resource:SHERPA/RoMEO
Provides information on journals’ and publishers’ policies on copyright and self-archiving.
"Open Access Overview"
By Peter Suber
"Using Tenses in Scientific Writing"
Two-page handout providing guidance on which verb tense(s) to use in each part of a scientific paper or research report. Includes many examples. From the Academic Skills Unit, University of Melbourne.
Web resource:Research Tools from the Society of Biblical Literature
Mainly for researchers doing biblical scholarship. Contains links to resources for research and writing. Featured resources include a guide containing key points from the SBL (Society of Biblical Literature) Handbook of Style.
Article:"Writing the Empirical Journal Article"
A guide to writing journal articles. Intended primarily for researchers in psychology but also helpful to researchers in other fields. By Daryl J. Bem.
Web resource:"The Little Handbook of Statistical Practice"
Addresses a variety of major topics in statistics. Also includes links to other statistics resources. By statistician Gerard E. Dallal, PhD.
Web resource:Journal Advisor
Set of online resources for authors of journal articles. Includes an aid to choosing journals to which to submit papers. Also includes a manuscript-submission checklist, writing advice for non-native users of English, guidance on writing cover letters and on responding to peer review, and other items. From Edanz.
Video:A Guide to Presenting a Poster
A guide on preparing and presenting a poster, created bt the Cain Project.