Resource Library
AuthorAID Tips of the Week 1-25
Weekly tips on writing and publishing. Prepared by AuthorAID graduate assistant Bernard Appiah. Original dates of posting: 1 December 2010 through 17 May 2011.
Topics: Scientific writing, Academic writing and style
Article:"Plagiarism: Why is it such a big issue for medical writers?"
...ers, also can aid authors in other fields. Includes a section on types of plagiarism and a set of tips for avoiding plagiarism.
Topics: Research and publication ethics
Presentation:Tips on Designing PowerPoint Slides
Topics: Oral and poster presentations
Presentation:Writing Scientific Papers in English: Tips and Resources
Topics: Research and publication ethics, Scientific writing, Academic writing and style
Presentation:Writing Scientific Papers in English: Tips and Resources
Topics: Research and publication ethics, Scientific writing, Academic writing and style
Presentation:Scientific Writing: Tips and Resources
...s, Brazil, on 22-25 October 2010. Offers basic advice on scientific writing, introduces AuthorAID, and notes other resources.
Topics: Scientific writing, Academic writing and style
Web resource:"Writing Your [Grant] Application"
...NIH, much of it applies to writing a grant proposal for any funding source. The bulleted lists of tips seem especially helpful. (Note: If you are applying for an NIH grant, be sure to use the newest i...
Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers: Ways to Decrease Stress and Increase Success
This handout from a 1-hour presentation for graduate students presents 50 tips for writing and publishing scientific papers. In addition to reading this handout, AuthorAID community members are welcom...
Topics: Scientific writing, Academic writing and style
Presentation:Publishing a Journal Article
An overview of--and tips on--the publication process. Topics include (1) identifying a target journal, (2) following the journal’s instructions, (3) submitting the paper, (4) understanding the decisio...