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Beyond bias: applying sex and gender analysis in research

Duration
1 h
Research design
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Beyond bias: applying sex and gender analysis in research

Authorship - Understanding author roles and responsibilities

Duration
18 m
Ethics
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Authorship

10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article

Duration
1 h
Writing skills
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10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article

Learning path

  1. Research preparation

    5 topics

    28 modules

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  2. Writing for research

    3 topics

    27 modules

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  3. Publication process

    5 topics

    50 modules

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  4. Navigating peer review

    4 topics

    27 modules

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  5. Communicating your research

    3 topics

    13 modules

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Cost of publishing open access: how and why

Duration
10 m
Open science

In this module, we tackle one of the inevitable and most commonly-asked questions about publishing open access—article processing charge (APC).

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2.	What is an APC and why do authors have to pay to publish OA? Can I publish open access for free?

How to write for an interdisciplinary audience

Duration
1 h
Technical writing skills

As a researcher, you may have a story to tell that contributes not just to members of your own specific field of study, but that is of interest to

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How to write for an interdisciplinary audience

Design Thinking: Turn research into innovation

Duration
1 h
Career planning

Innovation is vital for most working fields and research is not an exception.

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Writing a persuasive cover letter for your manuscript

Duration
8 m
Writing skills

Submitting your manuscript without a cover letter or an incomplete one can impact the outcome of your submission.

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Cover letter illustration

Why choose Elsevier Researcher Academy

Master essential skills

Master essential skills
Optimize productivity and opportunities for publication.

Get published

Learn from the best
Advance your work, publish your research, and communicate with confidence.

Maximize your impact

Maximize your impact
Build relationships in your field of expertise, advance your career, and shape human progress.

Building a research career these days is not simple or straightforward. Researcher Academy provides excellent resources for researchers who face funding, communication, and professional development challenges in a constantly evolving and increasingly competitive academic career environment.

Natalie Lundsteen

Dr. Natalie Lundsteen

Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development & Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Researcher Academy is a great and very lively medium. The quantity and quality of information provided are instrumental for early career researchers, helping them establish a strong publication record, correctly adhering to stringent publication ethics.

Bert Blocken

Prof. dr. ir Bert Blocken

Full Professor, Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) & Department of Civil Engineering, KU Leuven