One of the most difficult parts of academic writing is getting the manuscript organized. I have authored or co-authored over a hundred papers and I STILL have difficulty figuring out what to include in methods and results, or how to connect my findings to the broader research literature. I have written posts on writing beforeContinue reading “Writing Manuscripts – Our Spreadsheet Approach…”
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Research to Publication: Materials to Guide the Manuscript-Writing Process
I am teaching a new course this semester (Fall 2018) called Research to Publication. Hopefully, the students in the course will all write a manuscript by the end of the semester and submit it to either their co-authors or a journal! Stay tuned…I have promised a party if the course works… I would like toContinue reading “Research to Publication: Materials to Guide the Manuscript-Writing Process”
How (and When) to Write the Background Section of a Manuscript
The related posts: How to Review a Manuscript, How to Write a Manuscript, How (and When) to Write the Background Section of a Manuscript. The background of a paper may have different names depending on your field. It might be called the introduction, or the literature review, or the theoretical framework. Certainly, you should beContinue reading “How (and When) to Write the Background Section of a Manuscript”
How to Write a Manuscript
The related posts: How to Review a Manuscript, How to Write a Manuscript, How (and When) to Write the Background Section of a Manuscript. My personal opinion is that writing – especially technical writing – hinges on planning. Set very specific goals. Here is what I would do for an empirical paper; this can beContinue reading “How to Write a Manuscript”
How to Review a Manuscript
The related posts: How to Review a Manuscript, How to Write a Manuscript, How (and When) to Write the Background Section of a Manuscript. Reviewing a manuscript for a professional journal can seem like an overwhelming task, and can be time-consuming. I use this technique to help me dig into a paper quickly. Read theContinue reading “How to Review a Manuscript”
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