The most important thing for an academic life
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The most important thing for an academic life • To communicate v oral communication written communication v
Oral Communications • Conferences/public speaking • Teaching • Informal/private conversation Communication mode: In person vs. electronically mediated
Written communication • Publish books • Publish journal articles Paper vs. on-line publications
Publish refereed journal articles Three phases Before submitting l Writing/submitting the article l After submitting l
Before submitting • Foundation: solid research • Getting acquainted with the journal • Read the “information for authors” carefully Contacting the editor (always recommended)
Writing and submitting • Following the standard structure of a scientific article • Writing is re-writing • Pay attention to details • Proof reading • Preparing the cover letter to the editor Never submit the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.
After submitting (I) • Keep a submission log • Check the status of your submitted manuscript regularly • Waiting (patiently) to hear from the editor. Know what’s happening from the editor’s end.
After submitting (II) Learn how to interpret the editor’s decision; l Work with the editor to revise and resubmit; l Dealing with “rejection. ” l
Ethical issues in publishing l Plagiarism – Self-plagiarism; Multiple authorship; l Scientific honesty and integrity; l
Summary: Key factors in successfully publishing SCI articles • • • Be motivated; love is the best motivator Improve the quality of your ideas Do not give up
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