Biblioteca de Recursos
Citing References
The Introduction
APA Style Website
Author Resources from Elsevier
This Web page provides links to resources that the publisher Elsevier has developed to help authors write and publish scientific papers. The resources include a video of a presentation titled "How to Write a World Class Paper", a PDF file of slides from a version of this presentation, and an "ask the editor" section containing editors' answers to questions. Although intended primarily for authors in pharmacology, these resources can help authors in many fields.
Which Journal to Publish in and How
How to Write a Scientific Paper
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.
Academic Phrasebank
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 welcome to use it in presentations and discussions.
Workshop Plan--Two 1-Day Sessions a Week Apart
Here, for use in giving similar workshops, is the plan from a research-communication workshop consisting of 2 full-day sessions 1 week apart. It includes the schedules for the 2 days and the homework assignment for between the 2 sessions. For the main presentations, PowerPoint presentations available in several languages in the AuthorAID Resource Library can be used. At appropriate times in the workshop, participants should analyze and discuss respective sections of papers they brought.
Preparation of Manuscripts for Publication: Improving Your Chances for Success
Article from the journal Clinical Chemistry.