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The Dissertation Writer's Toolkit

Creado por | Feb. 07, 2010

Provides links to items to help graduate students and others be more productive and feel less stressed. Among topics addressed are avoiding writer's block, revising a dissertation, and living a balanced life (rather than spending all the time working or feeling guilty about not working).

APA Style Website

Creado por | Ene. 30, 2010
Website about APA (American Psychological Association) style, commonly used in the social and behavioral sciences. Also provides related guidance. Among items included in the website: information about the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, a tutorial on basics of APA style, sample papers using APA style, a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), and a blog on APA style.

Careers in Science Communication

Creado por | Ene. 17, 2010

Presentation mainly for postdoctoral fellows. Given at research writing workshop at (US) National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Subtopics include niches in science communication, career preparation, organizations, and reading. Also includes quiz "Is a science communication career for you?"

Author Resources from Elsevier

Creado por | Dic. 27, 2009

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

Creado por | 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.

The Publication Process

Creado por | 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.

How to Write a Scientific Paper

Creado por | 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.

How to Develop a Manuscript: More Aspects

Creado por | 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.