Resource Library
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There are 217 resources listed
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EASE Guidelines for Authors and Translators of Scientific Articles to be Published in English
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15 Aug 2010
From the European Association of Science Editors. Includes guidance on content, organization, wording, and other aspects of scientific articles. Original version is in English. Links also are provided to versions in Chinese, Estonian, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. -
Translation of presentation given at AuthorAID workshop.
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Publicando um artigo científico: Uma visão geral do processo
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
134Kb)
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09 Aug 2010
Translation of presentation given at AuthorAID workshop. -
Translation of presentation given at AuthorAID workshop.
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Tabelas e figuras: Alguns conselhos básicos
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
132Kb)
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09 Aug 2010
Translation of presentation given at AuthorAID workshop. -
Apresentações em formato de pôster e apresentação oral
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
136Kb)
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09 Aug 2010
Translation of presentation given at AuthorAID workshop. -
From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010.
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Other Teaching Options Using AuthorAID Materials
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
118Kb)
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04 Jul 2010
From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010. -
From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010. Entails planning 3 items: a 1-day workshop on research writing (to be held immediately before a conference), a 12-session course in research writing, and a research-writing workshop consisting of 2 full-day sessions 1 week apart.
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Research Funding Opportunity and Scientific Capacity Building in Developing Countries
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27 Jun 2010
Presentation by Dina Andersson, of IFS (International Foundation for Science). Focuses largely on funding available from IFS for young researchers in developing countries. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010. (PDF version for quicker downloading.) -
Research Funding Opportunity and Scientific Capacity Building in Developing Countries
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
6399Kb)
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27 Jun 2010
Presentation by Dina Andersson, of IFS (International Foundation for Science). Focuses largely on funding available from IFS for young researchers in developing countries. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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Publishing a Journal Article: An Overview of the Process
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
133Kb)
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26 Jun 2010
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
230Kb)
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26 Jun 2010
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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Preparing Proposals, Curricula Vitae, and Progress Reports
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
172Kb)
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26 Jun 2010
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.
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Provides guidance on English-language grammar, punctuation, word choice, etc. Consists mainly of podcasts that can be listened to or read. Has won awards. Although has somewhat of an American emphasis, can help users of English around the world.
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Good overview on authorship criteria and related subjects. Includes information on authorship guidelines and norms in various academic fields. From Wikipedia.
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Advice on dealing with--and preventing--disagreements about who will be listed as an author. Also includes explanations of concepts related to authorship. From a publication of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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Guidelines on who should be listed as an author, how the order of authors can be determined, and related items.
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Guidance from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) on writing a grant proposal. Although some of the content is specific to NIH, much of it applies to writing a grant proposal for any funding source. The bulleted lists of tips seem especially helpful. (Note: If you are applying for an NIH grant, be sure to use the newest instructions for the type of grant that you are seeking. The instructions sometimes change, and so some details in "Writing Your Application" might be out of date when you apply.)
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This is a guide for mentors covering 'Getting started', 'Working with your mentee', 'Providing feedback' and 'Finishing up'.
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This is an agreement for both parties in a mentoring relationship to sign to set out their expectations.
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A Web page from the International Writing Centers Association. Provides links to websites of more than 40 writing centers worldwide, mainly at the university level. One section lists writing centers specifically for users of English as a second language. Many resources are available through the writing center websites.
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Openly accessible resources on writing, from Purdue University. Includes multiple resources on each of the following topics: the writing process, rhetoric and logic, essay genres, style and language, and citation.
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Tutorial from Indiana University School of Education. Includes a definition, guidance, and examples. Also includes a test that can be taken to obtain a certificate.
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Published in March 2010 by the Research Information Network, this guide describes and discusses various aspects of peer review. It includes an excellent flowchart showing the peer review process at journals. To access a PDF copy of the guide, click on the link at the bottom of the Web page.
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Some language editing services are providing discounted or free services for AuthorAID members.
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Although this article focuses on writing review articles for the journal Psychological Bulletin, much of the content also applies to writing review articles for other journals--and to doing other types of academic writing. To find the article, click on the link to abstracts and articles available online, and scroll to near the end. Citation: Bem DJ. Writing a review article for Psychological Bulletin. Psychological Bulletin. 1995;118(2):172-177.
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Although this article focuses on writing review articles in the information systems field, much of the content also applies to writing review articles in other academic disciplines. Citation: Webster J, Watson RT. Analyzing the past to prepare for the future: writing a literature review. MIS Quarterly. June 2002;26(2):xiii-xxiii.
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Basics of copyediting and proofreading. Presented at INASP online-publishing workshop, Sri Lanka, March 2010.
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Overview of categories: reports of original research, other articles presenting new information, review articles, opinion pieces, news articles and feature articles, other. Presented at INASP online-publishing workshop, Sri Lanka, March 2010.
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Prepared by Dr. Shyam Mahakalanda, workshop co-facilitator. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Prepared by Dr. Shyam Mahakalanda, workshop co-facilitator. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Writing Grant Proposals: Advice from a Grant Reviewer
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
162Kb)
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28 Mar 2010
Presentation by Bernard Appiah, who has been a peer reviewer of grant proposals. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010. -
Main topics: identifying funding sources, writing an effective proposal, preparing a curriculum vitae. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Main topics: revising and resubmitting a proposal, writing progress reports. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Presentation by Professor Kalinga Tudor Silva, Department of Sociology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Publishing a Journal Article: An Overview of the Process
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
133Kb)
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21 Mar 2010
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
136Kb)
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21 Mar 2010
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Supplementary presentation distributed at the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 15-19 March 2010.
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Evaluation of the first 3 years of the AuthorAID project led by INASP (the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications). Performed by consultant Teresa Hanley and based on a variety of information sources, including documents, surveys, workshop evaluations, and interviews. Topics include the Web-based knowledge community, the mentoring provided through AuthorAID, and the AuthorAID workshops.
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This resource, which is from the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), consists of a grant application (grant proposal) with notes written on it that identify various strengths. Although the format for NIH grant applications has changed somewhat since this resource was prepared, the principles of writing good proposals remain the same. Thus, this annotated grant proposal can aid in learning to write good grant proposals, both for NIH and for other sources of funding.
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Offers guidance in planning, setting up, launching, publishing, and managing open-access journals.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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?"
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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.
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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.
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Writing in English about Research (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
126Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
181Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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Writing the Introduction (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
134Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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Writing the Discussion (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
135Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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Writing the Results Section (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
131Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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Writing the Methods Section (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
143Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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Publishing a Journal Article (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
138Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
133Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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Approaching a Writing Project (Vietnamese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
200Kb)
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12 Dec 2009
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AuthorAID: Helping Developing-Country Authors to Write and Publish (Handout)
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25 Oct 2009
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AuthorAID: Helping Developing-Country Researchers to Write and Publish (Presentation)
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25 Oct 2009
Presentation at the American Medical Writers Association annual conference. Given by Barbara Gastel (AuthorAID Knowledge Community Editor) on 24 October 2009. -
This website contains phrases that can be suitable to use in journal articles and other writing about research.
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Cómo Escribir y Publicar Trabajos Científicos: Algunos Métodos para Disminuir el Estrés y Aumentar el Éxito
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18 Oct 2009
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. -
Writing and Publishing Scientific Papers: Ways to Decrease Stress and Increase Success
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11 Oct 2009
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. -
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.
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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.
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Many of us have difficulty starting to write. This presentation identifies some causes of this difficulty and provides some suggestions for overcoming it.
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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.
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Writing in English as a Foreign Language (Arabic/English)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
128Kb)
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30 Aug 2009
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Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Arabic/English)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
200Kb)
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30 Aug 2009
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Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations (Arabic/English)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
157Kb)
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30 Aug 2009
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Publishing a Journal Article (Arabic/English)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
144Kb)
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30 Aug 2009
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The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Arabic/English)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
266Kb)
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30 Aug 2009
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Approaching a Writing Project (Arabic/English)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
185Kb)
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30 Aug 2009
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Writing in English as a Foreign Language (Arabic Translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
125Kb)
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29 Aug 2009
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Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Arabic Translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
174Kb)
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29 Aug 2009
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The Discussion Section (Arabic Translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
129Kb)
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29 Aug 2009
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Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations (Arabic Translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
138Kb)
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29 Aug 2009
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Publishing a Journal Article (Arabic Translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
128Kb)
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29 Aug 2009
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The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Arabic Translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
260Kb)
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29 Aug 2009
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Approaching a Writing Project (Arabic Translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
174Kb)
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29 Aug 2009
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Article from the journal Clinical Chemistry. Provides guidance on preparing each part of a scientific paper. Also includes other advice.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Teaching Techniques: An American Perspective
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23 May 2009
Supplementary material from the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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Preparing Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
140Kb)
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23 May 2009
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009. -
From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing Skills, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17-21 May 2009.
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Presentation at the May 2009 INASP (International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications) country coordinators' meeting. Includes a small-group exercise.
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Approaching a Writing Project (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
44Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
The Structure of a Scientific Paper (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
83Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Writing the Methods Section (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
95Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Publishing a Journal Article (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
83Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Writing the Results Section (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
81Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Preparing Tables and Figures (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
81Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Preparing Poster Presentations and Oral Presentations (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
88Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Writing the Discussion (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
85Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009
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Writing the Introduction (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
83Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Preparing Grant Proposals and CVs (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
126Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
Writing in English about Research (Chinese translation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
75Kb)
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03 May 2009
Chinese translation of presentation from AuthorAID workshop, National University of Rwanda, February 2009 -
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Publier un Article de Revue: Une Vue d’Ensemble du Processus
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
183Kb)
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26 Apr 2009
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Tableaux et Figures: Quelques Conseils de Base
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
118Kb)
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26 Apr 2009
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Presentations des Posters and Presentations Orales
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
152Kb)
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26 Apr 2009
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Préparer les Demandes de Subvention et les Curriculums Vitae (CVs)
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
167Kb)
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26 Apr 2009
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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".
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Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Publicación de un artículo científico: Una visión general del proceso
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06 Apr 2009
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Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Presentaciones en Cartel y Presentaciones Orales
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06 Apr 2009
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Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Cómo Preparar una Solicitud de Financiamiento y Curriculum Vitae
(Microsoft PowerPoint presentation,
66Kb)
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06 Apr 2009
Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009. -
Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 2009.
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Como Redactar en Inglés como Lengua Extranjera
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06 Apr 2009
Del Taller "Scientific Writing". Torreón, México. Marzo de 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.
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Lesson on ethics, rights, and permissions. Lesson on spoken presentations and poster presentations.
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Lessons on stock phrases, tenses, jargon, abbreviations, prepositions, use and misuse of English, articles, writing concisely, and revising and proofreading.
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Lessons on preparing review articles, letters to the editor, book reviews, grant proposals, curricula vitae, case reports, and theses.
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Lessons on preparing the title and abstract. Lessons about the editorial process and submitting an article. Course review and evaluation.
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Lessons on preparing the reference list, discussion, introduction, and acknowledgments. Semester review and evaluation.
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Lessons on preparing the methods section, author list, results section, tables, and illustrations.
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Lessons on using instructions for authors and on choosing journals.
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Cover, title page, table of contents, preface, introductory lessons.
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Information about the China Medical Board Program in Biomedical Writing and Editing (1996-2007).
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What YOU Need to Know about Communication, Writing, and Science
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390Kb)
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19 Feb 2009
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.