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
The rise of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies has led to new policies for researchers, offering transparency and guidance.
Author policies on the use of Generative AI
In part 2 of our “Generative AI: New policies, opportunities, and risks” recorded webinar, Daniel Stuckey, Senior Publishing Ethics Expert, explores the increasing number of ethical cases that deal
Generative AI: Q&A
Could AI reduce the time from manuscript submission to publication? Does your author policy refer to AI as it is used in many fields in the research process, for example, to process data?
Generative AI: New policies, opportunities, and risks
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies has triggered new polici
The why and how of data visualization
Data visualization greatly benefits research analysis and storytelling. But do you know how to pick the right plot to visualize your research data?
Data visualization and choosing the right plot
There are ways to plot and visualize your data e.g., bar charts, line charts, scatterplots, histograms, bubble charts, and many more.
Three contexts for data visualisation
Which chart type to use and what is appropriate for each use case in your research depends on the context and not just the data.
The evolution of data visualization
Part 4 of “Thinking numbers in pictures: Data visualization for research articles” illustrates how data visualization has been evolving over the last 20 years.
From article to art: Creating visual abstracts - Parts 1 & 2: A Guide to Visual Abstracts
What is a visual abstract and why should you use visual abstracts in your research? How can you create a visual abstract and what message from your research should you select?
From article to art: Creating visual abstracts - Part 3: Designing
Part 3 of our "From article to art: Creating visual abstracts" module focuses on Design tips to make visual abstracts accessible and engaging.
From article to art: Creating visual abstracts - Part 4: Sketching the appropriate visual elements
In Part 4 of our "From article to art: Creating visual abstracts" module, Mark Belan will guide you in selecting your visual components and portraying the outcome precisely, as well as preparing a
Structuring your article correctly
In this in-depth guide to structuring an article, we shine a spotlight on each of the article elements in turn.
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.
How to prepare your manuscript
This introduction to the publishing process contains helpful insights for those preparing to submit a manuscript for the first time.