Resource Library
Presentation:Core Presentations on Research Communication
Presentation:Writing and Publishing Journal Articles: Ways to Decrease Stress and Increase Success
Web resource:"How to Write for Technical Periodicals & Conferences"
A 28-page guide from the professional association IEEE. Among topics addressed: ethics in scientific publication, deciding whether to present at a conference or write a journal article, identifying conferences and journals suitable for one’s work, developing a manuscript, revising, and peer review. Interactive, with links to other resources.
Web resource:Author Resource Center
Online resource on "writing and publishing scholarly manuscripts". Contains a blog (including an Editing Tip of the Week), a resources section, and external links. From the company American Journal Experts (AJE).
Web resource:"Writing for Publication in Veterinary Medicine: A Practical Guide for Researchers and Clinicians"
Online guide from the publisher Wiley-Blackwell. 24 pages. By 2 researchers with experience in journal editing. Contains advice applicable to writing in veterinary and other fields.
Presentation:Day 1 of 2: PACN-INASP Post-Congress Workshop on Scientific Writing
Main slides from the first half of an AuthorAID workshop held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 28-29 November 2012. Major topics include approaching a writing project, choosing a target journal, and writing each part of a scientific paper.
Book:Scientific Writing for Agricultural Research Scientists—A Training Resource Manual
New (2012) edition of book. From the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA). Editors: Anthony Youdeowei, Paul Stapleton, and Rodger Obubo. Suitable for use by both researchers and trainers.
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: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.
Presentation:Week 3: Intensive Course in Research Writing
Main slides from third week of 3-week intensive course given at Texas A&M University in summer 2012. Major topics include preparing curricula vitae (CVs), preparing grant proposals and progress reports, writing review articles, writing book chapters and books, being a peer reviewer, and presenting specialized information to the public. There also is train-the-trainer material on basics of teaching technique.