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  1. Offers guidance in planning, setting up, launching, publishing, and managing open-access journals.
  2. 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).
  3. APA Style Website | 30 Jan 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.
  4. PowerPoint presentations on aspects of research communication. From the International Research Development Centre. Presentation titles: “How to Become a Strategic Communicator”, “How to Build a Slide Presentation”, “How to Deal with the Media”, “How to Do a TV Interview”, “How to Make Effective Presentations”, "How to Write a Policy Brief”, and “How to Write for the Web”. Presentations are in English. French versions are posted at http://www.idrc.ca/fr/ev-131735-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html.
  5. Careers in Science Communication (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 164Kb) | 17 Jan 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?"
  6. Book on open access. Available both in English and in a Spanish translation. Can be read online using the provided platform or downloaded in PDF versions.
  7. 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.
  8. Writing in English about Research (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 126Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  9. Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 181Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  10. Writing the Introduction (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 134Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  11. Citing References (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 134Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  12. Writing the Discussion (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 135Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  13. Writing the Results Section (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 131Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  14. Writing the Methods Section (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 143Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  15. Publishing a Journal Article (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 138Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  16. The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 133Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  17. Approaching a Writing Project (Vietnamese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 200Kb) | 12 Dec 2009
  18. Normally, material that has been published in one journal should not also appear in another journal. However, exceptions exist. This document, from the open-access publisher BioMed Central, lists exceptions and provides guidance regarding them. It also includes links to other resources on the subject. Although this document is from one publisher, much of the content also applies to journals from other publishers.
  19. The Publication Process (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 136Kb) | 15 Nov 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.
  20. How to Develop a Manuscript: More Aspects (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 165Kb) | 15 Nov 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.
  21. How to Write a Scientific Paper (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 220Kb) | 15 Nov 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.
  22. Which Journal to Publish in and How (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 168Kb) | 15 Nov 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.
  23. Handout accompanying presentation at American Medical Writers Association annual conference (October 2009).
  24. Presentation at the American Medical Writers Association annual conference. Given by Barbara Gastel (AuthorAID Knowledge Community Editor) on 24 October 2009.
  25. Academic Phrasebank | 18 Oct 2009
    This website contains phrases that can be suitable to use in journal articles and other writing about research.
  26. Estas notas tomadas de una presentación de una hora dirigida a un público de estudiantes de postgrado ofrecen 50 consejos prácticos para escribir y publicar trabajos científicos. Se invita a la comunidad de AuthorAid a que además de leerlas, las empleen en sus presentaciones y discusiones. Agradecemos a Roberto Tuda Rivas la traducción de estas notas del inglés al español.
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Dealing with Writer's Block (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 119Kb) | 04 Oct 2009
    Many of us have difficulty starting to write. This presentation identifies some causes of this difficulty and provides some suggestions for overcoming it.
  31. Workshop Plan--Two 1-Day Sessions a Week Apart (PDF document, 37Kb) | 04 Oct 2009
    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.
  32. The Introduction (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 140Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  33. Writing in English as a Foreign Language (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 128Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  34. Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 200Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  35. Citing References (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 138Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  36. The Discussion Section (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 136Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  37. Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 157Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  38. Tables and Figures (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 127Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  39. The Results Section (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 132Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  40. Publishing a Journal Article (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 144Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  41. The Methods Section (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 144Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  42. The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 266Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  43. Approaching a Writing Project (Arabic/English) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 185Kb) | 30 Aug 2009
  44. The Introduction (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 132Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  45. Writing in English as a Foreign Language (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 125Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  46. Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 174Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  47. Citing References (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 131Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  48. The Discussion Section (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 129Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  49. Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 138Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  50. Tables and Figures (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 124Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  51. The Results Section (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 127Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  52. Publishing a Journal Article (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 128Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  53. The Methods Section (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 136Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  54. The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 260Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  55. Approaching a Writing Project (Arabic Translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 174Kb) | 29 Aug 2009
  56. Article from the journal Clinical Chemistry. Provides guidance on preparing each part of a scientific paper. Also includes other advice.
  57. This article, by John E McCarthy, appeared in the Canadian Mathematical Society NOTES in 1999 and was reprinted by the American Mathematical Society. Although the article focuses on the type of mathematics presentation called a colloquium, many of the ideas in it also apply to giving other types of scholarly presentations.
  58. This article, by Joseph A Gallian, appeared in 2006 in the magazine Math Horizons, published by the Mathematical Association of America. Although the article is intended mainly for readers giving presentations in mathematics, much of the content also applies to giving presentations in other fields.
  59. Editing for the Specialist (PDF document, 1283Kb) | 04 Jul 2009
    Chapter from Editing and Publication: A Training Manual, by Ian Montagnes. Published by the International Rice Research Institute and the International Development Research Centre, 1991. Sections: "Journals", "Editing articles: title, author, abstract", "Editing articles: the text", "Citations and references", "Editing tables", "Editing the proceedings of a conference", and "Editorial review".
  60. Getting the Most out of Words (PDF document, 1313Kb) | 04 Jul 2009
    Chapter from Editing and Publication: A Training Manual, by Ian Montagnes. Published by the International Rice Research Institute and the International Development Research Centre, 1991. Sections: "About words", "Words and meanings", "Using concrete words", "Building forceful sentences", "Rules for readability", and "Testing readability".
  61. Syllabus (Word)--Intensive Course in Research Writing (Microsoft Word Document, 57Kb) | 27 Jun 2009
    Syllabus for 3-week intensive course given at Texas A&M University in summer 2009. Lists presentation topics, reading assignments, and writing assignments. Can be adapted for courses meeting less frequently over longer times. For more information, see the AuthorAID "News & Updates" entry for 27 June 2009.
  62. Syllabus (PDF)--Intensive Course in Research Writing (PDF document, 36Kb) | 27 Jun 2009
    Syllabus for 3-week intensive course given at Texas A&M University in summer 2009. Lists presentation topics, reading assignments, and writing assignments. Can be adapted for courses meeting less frequently over longer times. For more information, see the AuthorAID "News & Updates" entry for 27 June 2009.
  63. Written as a companion to Editing and Publication: A Training Manual (also in the AuthorAID Resource Library), this handbook provides guidance in planning and giving training courses on science editing and related subjects. It also includes exercises suitable for such courses. The handbook is easy to read.
  64. Intended mainly for "editors and publication officers at research institutes and extension agencies" in developing countries, this easy-to-read manual contains much good advice. The chapters on editing are are especially good; some other parts, such as those on printing and photography, are now out of date, as the technology has changed since the manual appeared in 1991. This manual, published by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), was written by editor Ian Montagnes as part of a training project. It contains many examples from agriculture.
  65. Some Style Manuals and Other Resources (Microsoft Word Document, 35Kb) | 23 May 2009
    Supplementary material from the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009. Lists style manuals and other books brought to the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences in conjunction with the workshop. Includes tables of contents.
  66. Teaching Techniques: An American Perspective (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 83Kb) | 23 May 2009
    Supplementary material from the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  67. Approaching a Writing Project (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 106Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  68. Structure of a Scientific Paper (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 33Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  69. The Methods Section (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 40Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  70. Publishing a Journal Article (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 44Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  71. The Results Section (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 31Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  72. Preparing Tables and Figures (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 31Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  73. Preparing Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 140Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  74. The Discussion Section (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 35Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  75. Citing References (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 34Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  76. The Introduction (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 33Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  77. Grant Proposals and CVs (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 59Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  78. Writing in English (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 29Kb) | 23 May 2009
    From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
  79. Preparing Grant Proposals (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 59Kb) | 16 May 2009
    Presentation at the May 2009 INASP (International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications) country coordinators' meeting. Includes a small-group exercise.
  80. Approaching a Writing Project (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 44Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  81. The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 83Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  82. Writing the Methods Section (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 95Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  83. Publishing a Journal Article (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 83Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  84. Writing the Results Section (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 81Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  85. Preparing Tables and Figures (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 81Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  86. Preparing Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 88Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  87. Writing the Discussion (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 85Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  88. Citing References (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 82Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  89. Writing the Introduction (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 83Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  90. Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 126Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  91. Writing in English about Research (Chinese translation) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 75Kb) | 03 May 2009
    Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
  92. Aborder un Projet de Rédaction (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 128Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  93. La Structure d’un Article Scientifique (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 119Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  94. La Section des Méthodes (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 133Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  95. Publier un Article de Revue: Une Vue d’Ensemble du Processus (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 183Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  96. La Section des Résultats (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 114Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  97. Tableaux et Figures: Quelques Conseils de Base (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 118Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  98. Presentations des Posters and Presentations Orales (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 152Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  99. La Section sur les Discussions (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 123Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  100. Citer des Références (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 115Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  101. L’Introduction (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 122Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  102. Préparer les Demandes de Subvention et les Curriculums Vitae (CVs) (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 167Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  103. Ecrire en Anglais comme Langue Etrangère (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 105Kb) | 26 Apr 2009
  104. "Author How To Guides" from Emerald Publishing (Microsoft Word Document, 25Kb) | 19 Apr 2009
    Series of online guides from Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Available at http://info.emeraldinsight.com/authors/guides/index.htm. Among titles that may especially interest AuthorAID users: "How to find the right journal", "How to structure your article", "How to proofread your work", "How to survive peer review and revise your paper", and "How to prepare papers if English is not your first language".
  105. Cómo Abordar un Proyecto de Redacción (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 79Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  106. La estructura de un articulo científico (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 167Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  107. La Sección de Métodos (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 41Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  108. Publicación de un artículo científico: Una visión general del proceso (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 45Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  109. La Sección de Resultados (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 31Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  110. Tablas y Figuras: Algunos Consejos Básicos (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 33Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  111. Presentaciones en Cartel y Presentaciones Orales (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 53Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  112. La Sección de Discusión (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 35Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  113. Como Citar Referencias (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 37Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  114. Cómo Preparar una Solicitud de Financiamiento y Curriculum Vitae (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 66Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  115. La Introducción (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 36Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  116. Como Redactar en Inglés como Lengua Extranjera (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 33Kb) | 06 Apr 2009
    Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
  117. Getting Research into the Media (Microsoft Word Document, 38Kb) | 07 Mar 2009
    Advice from journalist Pius Sawa on presenting research through the popular media. Includes guidance on working with reporters. Presented at a February 2009 AuthorAID workshop.
  118. Other Topics (PDF document, 366Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Lesson on ethics, rights, and permissions. Lesson on spoken presentations and poster presentations.
  119. Scientific English (PDF document, 3196Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Lessons on stock phrases, tenses, jargon, abbreviations, prepositions, use and misuse of English, articles, writing concisely, and revising and proofreading.
  120. Other Types of Scientific Writing (PDF document, 759Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Lessons on preparing review articles, letters to the editor, book reviews, grant proposals, curricula vitae, case reports, and theses.
  121. Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers, Part 4 (PDF document, 1818Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Lessons on preparing the title and abstract. Lessons about the editorial process and submitting an article. Course review and evaluation.
  122. Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers, Part 3 (PDF document, 2348Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Lessons on preparing the reference list, discussion, introduction, and acknowledgments. Semester review and evaluation.
  123. Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers, Part 2 (PDF document, 1199Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Lessons on preparing the methods section, author list, results section, tables, and illustrations.
  124. Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers, Part 1 (PDF document, 630Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Lessons on using instructions for authors and on choosing journals.
  125. Introductory Material (PDF document, 520Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Cover, title page, table of contents, preface, introductory lessons.
  126. Fact Sheet: CMB Writing and Editing Program (PDF document, 16Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Information about the China Medical Board Program in Biomedical Writing and Editing (1996-2007).
  127. What YOU Need to Know about Communication, Writing, and Science (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 390Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Some highlights of a workshop by writer, editor, and trainer Tom Lang.
  128. Scientific Writing Training Course, Zambia 2008 (RTF) (Rich Text Format (RTF), 61Kb) | 16 Jul 2008
  129. Scientific Writing Training Course, Zambia 2008 (PDF document, 134Kb) | 16 Jul 2008
  130. dsc00850.JPG (JPEG image, 98Kb) | 11 Jun 2008
  131. dsc00845.JPG (JPEG image, 66Kb) | 11 Jun 2008
  132. dsc00833.JPG (JPEG image, 43Kb) | 11 Jun 2008
  133. dsc00820.JPG (JPEG image, 46Kb) | 11 Jun 2008
  134. dsc00772.JPG (JPEG image, 58Kb) | 11 Jun 2008
  135. nairobi-gastel-lec-5-some-writing-skills.pdf (PDF document, 173Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  136. nairobi-gastel-lec-4-which-journal-to-publish-in.pdf (PDF document, 70Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  137. nairobi-gastel-lec-3-the-publication-process.pdf (PDF document, 73Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  138. Other Advanced Topics (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 39Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Guidance on the following topics: (1) writing review articles; (2) writing letters to the editor, editorials, and book reviews; (3) supervising the writing of a thesis or dissertation, (4) writing recommendation letters for study in the United States; and (5) mentoring others in their writing.
  139. Peer Reviewing (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 37Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Advice on providing thorough, helpful peer reviews. Includes general suggestions and section-by-section advice for reviewing papers. Also discusses reviewing proposals and providing informal peer review.
  140. Publishing a Journal Article (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 36Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    An overview of--and tips on--the publication process. Topics include (1) identifying a target journal, (2) following the journal’s instructions, (3) submitting the paper, (4) understanding the decision process, (5) revising a paper, (6) answering queries, and (7) reviewing proofs.
  141. gastel-writing-accessibly-about-science.pdf (PDF document, 137Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  142. gastel-torreon-presentation-final.pdf (PDF document, 95Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  143. chandravanshi-presentation.pdf (PDF document, 39Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  144. ahri-alert-workshop-photos.pdf (PDF document, 400Kb) | 14 Apr 2008
  145. addis-gastel-lec-3-publishing-a-journal-article.pdf (PDF document, 51Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  146. addis-gastel-lec-2-writing-a-scientific-paper.pdf (PDF document, 93Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  147. addis-gastel-lec-1-approaching-writing.pdf (PDF document, 56Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
  148. Writing a Scientific Paper (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 40Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Information on the appropriate content and organization of a scientific paper. Includes guidance regarding the main parts: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Also discusses other parts, including the title, author list, abstract, and reference list.
  149. Selected Other Topics (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 51Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Some basics on the following: (1) literature searching, (2) avoiding plagiarism, (3) quoting and citing, (4) copyrights and patents, (5) writing style, (6) preparing a curriculum vitae, (7) asking for recommendation letters, and (8) writing for the public.
  150. Writing and Publishing a Book (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 36Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Basic advice on writing and publishing a book. Main topics include finding a publisher, preparing a proposal, receiving a contract, and preparing the manuscript. Also discusses converting a dissertation (thesis) into a book.
  151. Preparing a Grant Proposal (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 42Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Key aspects of writing proposals that will persuade funders to provide support. Among topics addressed: finding sources of funding, preparing a grant proposal, and avoiding common problems. Also provided: guidance on writing progress reports.
  152. Ethical Issues in Journal Publication (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 31Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    Basic ethical issues in writing for and editing journals. Main topics: authenticity and accuracy, originality, credit, ethical treatment of humans and animals, and conflict of interest. Also introduces resources.
  153. Journal Editing (Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 37Kb) | 19 Feb 2009
    An introduction to journal editing. Among the topics discussed: the editorial board and staff, submission tracking and peer review, the manuscript decision process, manuscript editing, publicizing a journal, and organizations for editors.