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Technical writing skills
How to write for an interdisciplinary audience
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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How to write for an interdisciplinary audience
As a researcher, you may have a story to tell that contributes not just to members of your own specific field of study, but that is of interest to a wider international interdisciplinary audienc
An editor’s guide to writing a review article
Writing a compelling review article is about more than picking an interesting topic and gathering the latest references.
How to write case reports
Case reports provide valuable information by throwing light on rare and unusual clinical presentations, symptoms or diseases.
Systematic reviews 101
Systematic reviews are used to rigorously analyze and aggregate current research to answer a question based on making best use of existing evidence rather than commissioning new primary studies.
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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- Technical writing skills
- Job search
- Funding
- Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
- Ensuring visibility
- Fundamentals of publishing
- Fundamentals of peer review
- Ethics
- Becoming a peer reviewer
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An editor’s guide to writing a review article
Writing a compelling review article is about more than picking an interesting topic and gathering the latest references.
How to secure funding - ECR edition
The first step to funding your research or getting the dream fellowship is writing the perfect application.
Transparency in peer review
Find out why transparency in peer review is on the rise and how you can get involved.
How to write case reports
Case reports provide valuable information by throwing light on rare and unusual clinical presentations, symptoms or diseases.
How to write for an interdisciplinary audience
As a researcher, you may have a story to tell that contributes not just to members of your own specific field of study, but that is of interest to a wider international interdisciplinary audienc
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.
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.