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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 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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- Career guidance
- Ensuring visibility
- Going through peer review
- Career planning
- Research data management
- Research collaborations
- Open science
- Funding
- Finding the right journal
- Book writing
- Becoming a peer reviewer
- Writing skills
- Technical writing skills
- Publishing in the Chemical Sciences
- Job search
- Fundamentals of manuscript preparation
- Fundamentals of publishing
- Fundamentals of peer review
- Ethics
- Social impact
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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.
Managing mental health: dealing with imposter syndrome and more
This module draws on latest psychology to look at evidence-based strategies you can use to stay well while you research.
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.
How to produce highly visible research: Useful tips for researchers
While research is the central part of a researcher’s life, producing high-impact work by engaging in multidisciplinary and collaborative research is an added demand to the already substantial workl
The right choice of study
Discover why it’s never too late to change disciplines and the many advantages to be gained.
Make a career in research
Planning your next career steps is important whatever your experience level. Our tips will get you started.
Recognizing peer reviewers: A webinar to celebrate editors and researchers
A detailed discussion on the peer review process that will shine new light on the role you can play.
Discoverability: top tips to get your book out there
Discoverability – we determine what it means and how it can help your book reach the right readers.
How to respond to reviewers' comments
It’s not easy to receive feedback on your submission but we have plenty of top tips to help you respond.