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Guide to reference managers: How to effectively manage your references
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
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.
How to write an abstract and improve your article
An abstract can make or break an article. Our guide contains the know-how you need to ensure yours is a success.Topic
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How to prepare a proposal for a review article
At many journals, the process for submitting a review article is much different from the process for a research article: rather than uploading your research manuscript and clicking Submit, it might
Sustainable care for children with cancer: a Lancet Oncology Commission
Cancer kills more than 100,000 children each year, and yet 80% of paediatric cancers are curable with currently available interventions.