Learn and improve the techniques required to write and publish research papers in scientific journals, from thinking about the role of authors, to the interaction with the editors or the dissemination of your research.
I offer special workshops for groups, at a cost, organized as online workshops, or by traveling and visiting your University in person. The group can be students, faculty or researchers. Contact me if your Department of University is interested in this option or if you have any other request.
For how long do I have access to the workshop material after I sign up?
For groups that have organized a workshop -in person or online-, the online course is available for one year .
What's the duration of the workshops?
Three to five days, or can be arranged on demand. Contact to discuss your interests.
Are these workshops only for students?
No. Any scientist in academic settings or industry that require access to literature or needs to publish will benefit from the workshop. The workshop will improve your science writing skills, to produce better research papers.
Is this training mainly for natural sciences researchers?
Yes, the training is mostly for publication in the natural sciences.
Is this training for a group?
Yes, the workshops are only for groups. A professor, department or School can set up the workshop. Contact us for this option.
What is the level of experience necessary to follow the course?
The workshops are recommended for any researcher. People with less experience -or who want to get more involved in the publishing process to get ahead of the rest- will benefit more.
The course is divided into five modules, of interest to varied researchers. See workshop curriculum in detail.
Are there exams or grading?
No
Workshop curriculum
Please see Frequently Asked Questions
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Section 0. Introduction to the course
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Syllabus and other Documents Download
Course Content
2
Section 1. Authors and Publishers
Intro to Section 1
Section 1 Links
Manuscript Authors Overview
More about Manuscript Authors
Authors: Evaluation and Metrics 1
Authors: Evaluation and Metrics 2
Authors: Suggested Activity Lesson
Authors Exercise: why do people cite my papers?
Publishers: Overview
Publishers: Business Overview
Publishers: Business Models and Revenues
Summary of Section 1
Section 1 Quiz
3
Section 2. The Journals
Intro to Section 2
Section 2 Links
Journals' Metrics Lecture 1
Journals' Metrics Lecture 2
Search for your Journal: Overview
Search for your Journal: How and Where
Manuscript Submission Preparation
Manuscript Submission Workflow - Overview
Manuscript Submission Workflow - Recommendations
Journal Search Comparison Exercise
Open Access and Copyrights Lecture 1
Open Access and Copyrights Lecture 2
Reuse and Self-Archive
Self-Archive and Sharing Exercise
Get Access to "Free" Articles
Deciding Where NOT to Publish - Intro 1
Deciding Where NOT to Publish - Intro 2
Deciding Where NOT to Publish - Warning Signs 1
Deciding Where NOT to Publish - Warning Signs 2
Summary of Section 2
Section 2 Quiz
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Section 3. The Manuscript
Intro to Section 3
Section 3 Links
The Manuscript - Intro
Reading Papers Effectively
Annotated Paper Lecture
Simple Blueprint
The Title
The Abstract
The Introduction and Methods
The Results
Splitting Results and Reproducibility Problems
The Discussion
Other Sections
Writing Recommendations
Writing Recommendations pdf
Common Writing Errors
Common writing errors pdf
Summary Section 3
Section 3 Quiz
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Section 4. The Review Process
Intro to Section 4
Section 4 Links
Scientific Industry Participants - The Editors
Models of peer review
Cover Letter
Selecting Reviewers
Rejections, Resubmissions and Withdrawals
The Response Letter
The Response Letter - Example
Becoming and Acting as Reviewer
How do you do a review?. Analyzing the Paper
Research Misconduct
Retractions and Erratum
Review Process Activity
Who Evaluates the Reviewers?
Summary Section 4
Section 4 Quiz
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Section 5. The Dissemination of Your Research
Intro to Section 5
Section 5 Links
Introduction to Research Dissemination
Data Repositories and Peer Review Credit
Preprints
Publishing in High-Impact Journals
Publishing in High-Impact Journals - Methods Part 1
Publishing in High-Impact Journals Methods Part 2
Dissemination - Other Apps
Dissemination - Additional Apps
Future Aspects of Scientific Manuscript Publishing
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Summary and Recommendations
Final Comments
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What you will learn
The long-term goal of this online course is to help you increase the number and quality of your publications in scientific journals by providing training in both scientific writing and scientific publishing techniques.
Writing well is necessary but not sufficient.
With 75 video lectures, exercises, and multiple documents useful to help you in your future manuscript writing skills
Draft and structure your manuscript appropriately
Avoid publishing in "predatory" journals
Peer review process
Avoid most common writing errors
Rejections, revisions and interact with reviewers and editors
Tools for the "dissemination" of published work
Novel trends in journals including the use of Artificial Intelligence methods
Improve your academic writing
Practical examples and exercises
and more...
Divided in five modules
Authors and Publishers
Understand authorship, use metrics for authors, analyze why people cite your papers and learn about publishers' business models
Journals
Use to your advantage additional knowledge on journal selection, repositories, avoiding “predatory journals” and copyrights
Manuscript writing
Critically analyze manuscripts and then use that to prepare your own blueprint. Grammar tricks that will prevent most writing errors
Publication and review process
Interact better with reviewers and editors, and write proper response and cover letters, so you can publish faster
Dissemination
Dissemination of your research. Get involved and use new publishing models, tools and applications