Writing for research
Research preparation is done. The next stage is to start writing! "Writing for research" is the second stage of your research journey.
Learn the fundamentals of manuscript preparation and how to write them, including how to structure your article and write a great abstract.
Complete the topics within "Writing for research" and increase your chances of getting published.
Modules in Writing for research
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.
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
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?
Generative AI: New policies, opportunities, and risks
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies has triggered new polici
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
Writing a persuasive cover letter for your manuscript
Submitting your manuscript without a cover letter or an incomplete one can impact the outcome of your submission.
How to turn your thesis into an article
The process of writing a manuscript is considerably different from the work undertaken for academic degree requirements.
5 Diseases ailing research – and how to cure them
Learn how you can avoid or be cured of the 5 diseases affecting academic writing and research.
Using proper manuscript language
Why poor manuscript language can prevent your research getting the recognition it deserves – and what you can do about it.
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 write and review a methods article
In this module, Arunabha Bose, a scientific editor from MethodsX discusses how to submit an article to MethodsX and how to review a manuscript.
How to design effective figures for review articles
A great research article or review is about more than listing research results: it is about telling a story through the data or giving your readers some insight they could not get from reading the
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 audience.
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.