How to choose a journal
With an estimated 30,000 active scientific journals, each with their own specific requirements, it can be difficult to know where…
How to reference (Part 1)
There is an abundance of resources out there to help with referencing, many of which focus on the technicalities, such…
Research promotion and why you should do it
As a researcher, you want your work to make a real difference to the world. In other words, you want…
Streamline the publication process with a presubmission enquiry
Before formally submitting to a journal, you can contact the editor describing what you would like to get published. This…
Steer the future of science: publish your negative results
Publication bias and reproducibility are two of the key challenges facing the future of science. While certain initiatives have been…
Effective science writing: quick tips
Focus on the “take-home” message What is the core message of your paper? What is the most important thing you…
Funder data sharing policies
As well as journals, funders (NIH, STFC, NERC, Wellcome Trust, et al.) are also starting to implement mandatory data sharing…
Publisher data sharing policies
Many journals (PLOS One, Nature, The Royal Society, et al.) now have mandatory data sharing policies. This means that researchers…
Verb tenses in scientific manuscripts
A key aspect of producing a well-written scientific manuscript worthy of publication is the use of appropriate verb tenses in…