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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.

Web resource:Academic Phrasebank

By | Oct. 19, 2009
This website contains phrases that can be suitable to use in journal articles and other writing about research.

Book:On Being a Scientist (Book)

By | Oct. 11, 2009
Intended largely for graduate students and other early-career researchers, On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research (3rd edition) provides guidance on research ethics, including publication ethics. This small book can be read online. In addition, printed copies and PDF copies can be ordered. The book is a project of the US National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine.

Video:On Being a Scientist (Video)

By | Oct. 11, 2009
Intended largely for graduate students and other early-career researchers, this approximately 7-minute video discusses research ethics, including publication ethics. The video is based on the book On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research (3rd edition). It is from the US National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine.