Writing and Publishing a Research Paper New
This day workshop will help you publish your research paper in the most effective way, so that many people will read, cite and build on it, thus progressing your career. The course is for PhD students and postdocs at any stage, whether or not you have already written or published a paper. It focuses on how to write your research paper, how to navigate the peer review process and how to choose a journal for it.
Trainer
Anna Sharman PhD is an experienced researcher trainer who has been an in-house biology journal editor and scientific publishing consultant. She can give insider insights into how to write and publish scientific journal papers most effectively. See http://cofactorscience.com/about-us/editors-consultants#an
GSLS PhD and Postdocs
Come with a paper in mind that you plan to publish before long (even if you don't have all the data for it yet).
A laptop or tablet will be useful if you wish to do the writing exercises on screen, but it is not essential, as these can also be done on paper.
Number of sessions: 1
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1 | Fri 5 Feb 2016 09:50 - 17:00 | 09:50 - 17:00 | Postdoc Centre@ Mill Lane, Eastwood Room | map |
The expected course outcomes are:
1. Insight into why publishing in peer reviewed journals is worthwhile and what needs to be done before you start.
2. Tips for navigating the peer review process.
3. insights into how best to choose the most appropriate journal for your paper, considering issues such as open access, impact metrics and speed.
4. Guidance and practical exercises on the most appropriate structure and writing style for your research paper.
5. A better idea of how to express the main message of your paper, including the key background, rationale and conclusions, and how these elements can be put together into the abstract.
A whole day workshop including presentation, discussion in small groups and the whole group, and writing exercises.
Booking / availability