Fundamentals of publishing
You are probably familiar with the saying “publish or perish”. To ensure your publishing career thrives, we recommend investing a little time in understanding how the process works.
In these fundamentals of publishing modules, we cover the basics. You will learn about the publishing cycle and we introduce you to some of the key players and their roles. We zoom in to examine the origins of Publishers and walk you through their services. And, we offer some sound advice on weighing up the value and accuracy of the research you read. Last, but definitely not least, we turn our thoughts to the problem of unconscious bias in the publishing process.
What you will learn
- An introduction to publishing and the key players
- Key points to consider when evaluating research
- A frank discussion on unconscious bias
Modules in Fundamentals of publishing
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Part 1: How to be realistic about publishing your paper?
Learn how to set realistic expectations and discover key factors to consider when choosing the right journal for your submission.
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Part 2: How to value expert feedback during peer review?
Understand the critical role of reviewer feedback in enhancing your research and facilitating your publication, even if it doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.
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Part 3: How to submit to the next journal, if your paper is rejected?
Explore effective strategies for submitting to the next journal in case of manuscript rejection, with tips from editorial experience and author stories.
Shorten your path to publication: Researcher insights from submission to rejection
The journey to publication isn't just about succeeding on the first try; it's about leveraging every opportunity, even if it involves facing rejection.
It takes a village: Safeguarding quality in scholarly communication
Scholarly communication evolves and changes at an unprecedented rate and scale today.
The origins of scientific publishing
Did you know, the origins of journal publishing can be traced back to the 17th century?
10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD
Names are far from unique. With an ORCID iD, researchers can benefit from being properly identified.
The journal publishing cycle
Your handy guide to scholarly publishing and the journal publishing cycle.
Making sense of science stories
Find out why you should always ask whether research is peer reviewed. And if it isn’t, ask why not.