Resource Library
Presentation:Effective Mentorship in Research Communication: A Case-Based Workshop
From a workshop at the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine.
Article:Bringing African research out of the shadows
Miriam Conteh-Morgan, Head Librarian, Institute of Public Administration and Management, University of Sierra Leone, discusses how researchers can bring their findings and ideas into global academic conversations
SciDev.Net Practical Guides
Expert advice mainly on aspects of communicating science.
Presentation:Writing Journal Papers from Thesis: My Experience
2014 presentation by Dr. Bernard Appiah.
Presentation:Writing and Publishing Your Research Article
Main content of a 2-day workshop given in Harbin, China, by Sara Gwynn. Based on AuthorAID materials.
Published paper:Review and Publication of Journal Submissions
Presentation:Core Presentations on Research Communication
Web resource:"How to Write for Technical Periodicals & Conferences"
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.
Presentation:Day 2 of 2: PACN-INASP Post-Congress Workshop on Scientific Writing
Web resource:Journal Advisor
Set of online resources for authors of journal articles. Includes an aid to choosing journals to which to submit papers. Also includes a manuscript-submission checklist, writing advice for non-native users of English, guidance on writing cover letters and on responding to peer review, and other items. From Edanz.