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From the Eastern Mediterranean Association of Medical Editors; published by the World Health Organization.

PDF of PowerPoint presentation. Topics include reasons for doctoral students to review the literature, purposes of the literature review section of a dissertation, and advice for preparing the literature review section of a dissertation.

Video of presentation on preparing the literature review section of a thesis or dissertation. One of the most popular videos on our online research writing courses

A short article presenting advice on designing figures (such as diagrams and graphs). Authored by a scientist and 2 design specialists. Appeared in 2011 in the journal Advanced Materials. Much of the advice applies to figures not only in the sciences but also in other fields. Likewise, much of the advice also applies to figures in other forms of communication, such as presentations.

This report provides guidance on what to include in methods sections of journal articles reporting animal research. In particular, it states types of information to provide about the research animals, their environment, and the experimental methods. This report, which is openly accessible, is from the US National Research Council. It appeared in 2011.

Helps researchers learn to be good referees (peer reviewers) by reading what bad referees do. By Mohammad Sal Moslehian, a mathematics professor at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran. (Please note that because different journals have somewhat different requirements for peer reviews, reviewers also must read the instructions from the journal.)

By Henry L. Roediger III, a psychology professor at Washington University in St. Louis, USA.

By Brian Martin of the University of Wollongong, Australia. The main point: “It is possible to write a report that is supportive and helpful by following two rules: Say what is good about a piece of work, and say how it can be improved.” (Please note that because different journals have somewhat different requirements for peer reviews, reviewers also must read the instructions from the journal.)

Website that, as stated on its homepage, "provides a large collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources". Among the items provided: information on phrasal verbs and irregular verbs, a grammar glossary, self-quizzes, articles and blog posts, discussion forums, a collection of idioms, and materials for teachers.

Presentation by Dr. Susan Aiello. Given at Texas A&M University in July 2011.

Resource Library

Book:Manual for Editors of Health Science Journals (English-Language Version)

Presentation:Preparing the Literature Review Section of a Dissertation

Video:"Get Lit: The Literature Review"

Article:"A Brief Guide to Designing Effective Figures for the Scientific Paper"

Book:Guidance for the Description of Animal Research in Scientific Publications

Article:"How to Be a Bad Referee?!"

Article:"Twelve Tips for Reviewers"

Article:"Writing a Helpful Referee's Report"

Web resource:UsingEnglish.com

Presentation:Proofreading Tips and Techniques