Tips for success in academic publishing

By dene.mullen, 2 June, 2022
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Advice on how to get started, publish and thrive when sharing your research and expertise in the world of academic publishing
Tips for success in academic publishing
Advice on how to get started, publish and thrive when sharing your research and expertise in the world of academic publishing
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Whether you’re an early career researcher just starting out or an experienced professor with a high h-index, you'll be familiar with the highs and lows of academic publishing and could probably benefit from a bit of advice on how to improve your writing and publishing skills. From journal submissions to book proposals, dealing with rejection to understanding peer review, this collection provides tips and insights for use on every step of the journey from bright idea to polished output.

Writing tips
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Ideas wall
By Miranda Prynne, 11 May, 2022

Coordinating co-authors

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Co-authoring with other researchers can result in more ambitious and exciting papers than solo endeavours but is also fraught with potential hiccups. Steven Bateman and Jie Zhang share advice on keeping collaborative work on track
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3minutes
Feedback and reviewing
Resources
Reworking writing
By Eliza.Compton, 11 May, 2022

Why does open access make publishing more complicated?

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The shift towards open-access publishing can leave students and researchers confused. Here, a group of research facilitators answer the most common questions about the new publication landscape – and sum up where we stand
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4minutes
Promoting your work
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Getting a book published
By Eliza.Compton, 7 March, 2022

Six tips for writing a successful book proposal

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An interesting concept is not enough to guarantee your book will get published. In crafting a pitch, it helps to be succinct and targeted and to show an ability to deliver
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4minutes