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Technical writing skills
Make the most of your research: publish your data & methods
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25 Apr
Technical writing skills
Depending on your field of study, there are different types of articles and formats you’ll need to master. The LaTeX typesetting system, for example, has proven to be a powerful tool for researchers in fields where tables, figures, and formulae are regular manuscript features. Like any technology, there are tips and tricks that can make it easier to use. In this beginners’ guide, we walk you through them.
What you will learn
- Practical advice to get you started
- Guidance on using the system
- Some golden rules and common mistakes
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Make the most of your research: publish your data & methods
From data collection, sampling choices and methodological considerations, there are many parts of your research that deserve more attention than they get in traditional journal articles.
Beginners’ guide to writing a manuscript in LaTeX
Everything you need to know about using LaTeX to ensure your formula-heavy manuscript has a professional polish.Filters
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Topic
- Becoming a peer reviewer
- Funding
- Social impact
- Open science
- Job search
- Going through peer review
- Finding the right journal
- Career planning
- Research data management
- Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
- Ethics
- Book writing
- Writing skills
- Publishing in the Chemical Sciences
- Fundamentals of peer review
- Ensuring visibility
- Career guidance
- Fundamentals of publishing
- Technical writing skills
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Creating a good research data management plan
Find out why you need a data management plan and what it takes to write an effective one.
Demystifying permissions
Everything you need to know about permissions and the pitfalls to avoid.
Why get involved in peer review
Why saying ‘yes’ when an editor asks you to review can boost your research and publishing career.
How your research can make an impact on society
Societal impact – you’ve heard the phrase but what does it mean and why is it important? We solve the mystery.
How to get published in the Chemical Sciences
Top tips for preparing a submission to a chemical sciences journal – which will also prove helpful for those in other disciplines.
The right choice of study
Discover why it’s never too late to change disciplines and the many advantages to be gained.
Publishing ethics in Chemical and Material Sciences
We share some ethics do’s and don’ts and explain why you should be passionate about meeting the right standards.
10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article
These top tips on how NOT to write a research article will help you avoid some common pitfalls.
Make a career in research
Planning your next career steps is important whatever your experience level. Our tips will get you started.
Transparency in peer review
Find out why transparency in peer review is on the rise and how you can get involved.
How do editors look at your paper?
Getting published isn’t easy. We help level the playing field by revealing what an editor really wants.