Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

As you embark on your publishing career, it can feel like there’s an endless array of procedures, protocols and best practice to absorb.

In this series of modules, we walk you through some of the key points you should pay attention to during that all-important manuscript preparation stage.

We explain how the publishing cycle works from submission and peer review through to decision time! You will learn about the various elements in a traditional research article and receive valuable tips on how to maximize their potential. Additionally, we highlight the importance of the abstract and how you can make sure yours packs a punch.

What you will learn

  • An introduction to the publishing process
  • Insights into how to build an article
  • Top tips for writing a great abstract

Modules in Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

Generative AI in the Publishing Community

Duration
19 m
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Generative AI in the Publishing Community

Author policies on the use of Generative AI

Duration
11 m
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Author policies on the use of Generative AI

Generative AI: Q&A

Duration
23 m
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Generative AI: Q&A

Generative AI: New policies, opportunities, and risks

Duration
1 h
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Generative AI in research evaluation

The why and how of data visualization

Duration
18 m
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1.	The why and how of data visualization

Data visualization and choosing the right plot

Duration
13 m
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The why and how of data visualization part 2

Three contexts for data visualisation

Duration
7 m
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Three contexts for data visualisation

The evolution of data visualization

Duration
15 m
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1.	The why and how of data visualization

From article to art: Creating visual abstracts - Parts 1 & 2: A Guide to Visual Abstracts

Duration
17 m
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Visual Abstracts

From article to art: Creating visual abstracts - Part 3: Designing

Duration
20 m
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visual abstract

From article to art: Creating visual abstracts - Part 4: Sketching the appropriate visual elements

Duration
13 m
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visual abstract

Structuring your article correctly

Duration
40 m
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Rejected manuscripts - finding the right fit

Guide to reference managers: How to effectively manage your references

Duration
32 m
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Reference Managers

How to prepare your manuscript

Duration
40 m
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How to prepare your manuscript

How to write an abstract and improve your article

Duration
40 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
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How to write a killer scientific abstract