COURSE CONTENTS

Presentations

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Day 1

 

 

Introduction

• What is this course about?

• Why is paper writing important?

• Trusted and distant reviewer

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Principles and the Original (Key) Contribution / Core Aim

• Writing in science: fundamental principles, ideas and skills

• Importance of planning

• A very general format for communication by scientists

• Consider your audience

• The original contribution

• What is the process we will follow ?

Concept planning

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Day 2

Outlines

​Critical Questions

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Target Journals, Impact Factor, Publication Ethics

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Figures, tables and captions

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Day 3

Introduction and conclusion

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Mendeley Reference Manager

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Discussion and writing the final version

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Day 4

Abstract and Title

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Day 5

 

 

• Authorship and acknowledgements

• What next? Outstanding work; follow up work; managing the editorial process; managing the review and revisions.

• Back in the real world

• Final comments

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After the workshop?

• Your Abstract, Introduction and Discussion reviewed by Chris and Peter soon after the workshop.

• All participants are expected to submit a manuscript to Chris or Peter

• First full draft (including materials and methds and results) should be sent to Chris or Peter for review by 5th Nov 2016

• Reminders will be sent at 3 months and 6 months

• All participants are expected to publish within 1 year of workshop

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