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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

    52 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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Managing mental health: dealing with imposter syndrome and more

Duration
23 m
Career guidance
This module draws on latest psychology to look at evidence-based strategies you can use to stay well while you research.
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Mental health

Trusted publishing vs. predatory journals: What does it mean for the integrity of science?

New
Duration
1 h
Finding the right journal

Watch this webinar recording to learn about the crucial difference between reputable publishing practices and the murky world of "predatory publish

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Trusted publishing vs. predatory journals: What does it mean for the integrity of science?

Submit, track, succeed: A walkthrough for authors

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Duration
50 m
Fundamentals of publishing

This webinar provides authors with a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough of the manuscript submission and tracking process.

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Submit, track, succeed: A walkthrough for authors

3.3 How to peer review a review article

Duration
37 m
Certified Peer Reviewer Course

Peer review is an essential part of publishing review articles, just like it is for research articles.

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Certified Peer Review Course Sec 3

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