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10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD
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
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.
The origins of scientific publishing
Setting out on your publishing career? Find out what publishers get up to behind the scenes to smooth your path.
Gender Bias in academic publishing
Unconscious gender bias: what is it and what can we do to make the publishing process fairer for all?Topic
Topic
- Certified Peer Reviewer Course
- Job search
- (-) Finding the right journal
- (-) Career planning
- Social impact
- Research collaborations
- Book writing
- Writing skills
- Publishing in the Chemical Sciences
- Open science
- (-) Funding
- Career guidance
- (-) Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
- Ensuring visibility
- (-) Becoming a peer reviewer
- Research data management
- Fundamentals of publishing
- Fundamentals of peer review
- Ethics
- Technical writing skills
- Going through peer review
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How to become a reviewer and what do editors expect?
Want to get involved in peer review? We explain how.
How reviewers become editors
Ambitions to be a journal editor one day? Discover why reviewing is a vital step in that journey.
10 tips for writing a truly terrible review
Keen to brush up your reviewing skills? We start by explaining what not to do.
How to identify the right journal to publish in
Want to identify the right journal for your research first time? Our experts explain how.
Funding Hacks for Researchers
Top tips from the people who really understand what it takes to write a successful grant application.
The right choice of study
Discover why it’s never too late to change disciplines and the many advantages to be gained.
Make a career in research
Planning your next career steps is important whatever your experience level. Our tips will get you started.
Discover how metrics can boost funding and networking opportunities
A comprehensive guide to scholarly metrics and practical tips to help you leverage them when building networks or applying for funding.
Guide to reference managers: How to effectively manage your references
Learn how reference managers can make your research life simpler while helping you make the most of your data.
A guide to journal citation metrics
Metrics have become a fact of life in many - if not all - fields of research and scholarship.
How to secure funding - ECR edition
The first step to funding your research or getting the dream fellowship is writing the perfect application.