Rising Scholars

Biblioteca de Recursos

Language Editing Services

Creado por | Sep. 10, 2013

Some language editing services provide discounted or free services for AuthorAID members. They are listed on this page in alphabetical order. To learn more about their discounts, please contact AuthorAID: authoraid@inasp.info

"Guide on Writing in African Studies Journals"

Creado por | Ago. 08, 2013
Blog post by Dr. Hartmut Bergenthum, Africa Librarian, Frankfurt University Library, Germany. Based on conference panels on the topic. Includes advice on choosing a journal, writing exciting articles, and other aspects of writing for African studies journals. Also includes links to instructions to authors from some journals publishing African studies papers.

Prezi

Creado por | Jun. 23, 2013
Presentation software. An alternative to PowerPoint. Lets you zoom in and out of the images. Free licenses available. For more information, see AuthorAID Resource of the Week blog post #115.

"How to Write for Technical Periodicals & Conferences"

Creado por | Ene. 27, 2013

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.

Author Resource Center

Creado por | Ene. 04, 2013

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).

SHERPA/RoMEO

Creado por | Oct. 21, 2012
Provides information on journals’ and publishers’ policies on copyright and self-archiving.