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

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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.
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Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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
23 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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?
1 h
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

Generative AI: New policies, opportunities, and risks

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies has triggered new polici
18 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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?
13 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.
7 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.
15 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.
17 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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?
20 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.
13 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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
40 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.
32 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.
40 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.
40 m
Fundamentals of manuscript preparation

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.