Tips to write a research article Research Support Manager Hello and welcome to all of you! My name is Gaelle and I am the RSM @ eScienta and this is Biplob, who is my boss! Today we are going to help you increase your chances of getting your research published! - go through the publishing process together try to understand what makes good research how to improve your chances of getting published. This workshop is meant to be interactive, so you are very much encouraged to participate and ask any questions you may have. No stupid question exists. Gaelle Evrard Research Support Manager www.escienta.com

Agenda About eScienta Writing your research article Wrap up Q&A

Journal Publishing Support About eScienta Researchers Services Scientific English editing Journal Selection Pre-submission review Journal Publishing Support Improving existing journal quality Support in creation of new journal Indexing iSci Research information Management software

How our services help researchers? Scientific editing maximise chances of getting published in a high impact factor journal. Our expert will critically analyse and comment on your research before submission. Expert advice on which journals are most likely to accept your paper .

Example of scientific editing Thorough English editing (grammar, punctuation, sentence clarity) Correct use of technical terminologies References checks and formatting Formatting according to journal’s criteria Editing certificate

Example of comments from editor

Examples of comments from editor

Journal selection

Example of Journal selection We select the 4 best matching journals for your paper, and take account of your criteria, such as ISI Web of Science

Pre-submission review

Example of Pre-submission review A comprehensive report of 28 questions asked at peer-review stage

Price information Scientific English editing: From £95 £335 for a 3500 – 6,000 words manuscript Journals selection: £190 Pre-submission review: £350 Article submission: £120

Tips to write a research article

Reasons to get published Sharing novel knowledge Disseminate important research findings Career advancement / promotion

The publishing process can be difficult and frustrating BUT… Research paper The publishing process can be difficult and frustrating

Acceptance rate of an Elsevier Journal

Today we will help you Understand what journals and editors are looking for Recognise what makes a good article and how to draft it

Before writing your article

What are editors looking for in a paper? Writing and presentation Research topic Research results Plagiarism References Presentation of arguments Novelty

A – Start writing my article B – Search for a journal to publish in Now that you understand what editors are looking for in a paper, what do you do? A – Start writing my article B – Search for a journal to publish in Did you know? Only 30% of authors write for a specific journal 70% write the article and hope that a journal will accept their paper

Let’s start writing your paper

What is a research paper composed of? Title Authors Abstract Keywords Introduction Materials and methods Results Tables and graphs Discussion Acknowledgements References Think layers

Manuscript title Consider What is my paper about? What techniques/ designs were used? Who/what is studied? What were the results?

Manuscript title Condenses the paper’s content in a few words Captures the readers’ attention Differentiates the paper from other papers of the same subject area Must ideally be between 10 and 12 words No unknown abbreviation or citations

Example: “The differences in pronunciation between RP English and other English dialects” -------------- “Comparative study between received pronunciation and estuary English in the south east of England.”

It is composed of 4 elements: Background Methods Results Conclusions ABSTRACT why is it important? It is composed of 4 elements: Background Methods Results Conclusions 200 to 250 words

A Great abstract will include: Step 1: Background A Great abstract will include: 2 to 3 sentences What is already known about the subject What is not known about the subject What the study intended to examine The antidepressant efficacy of desvenlafaxine (DV) has been established in 8 weeks. However the present study examined the continued efficacy of DV across 6 months of maintenance treatment. Copyright © Indian Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract Step 2: Methods Sums up what was done and how Details of the trial. Eg. Sample size, products, testing methods used, location, primary outcome Consenting adults (n=20) with severe chronic CBT, and antidepressant-refractory posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were prospectively treated with a fixed course of 6 bilateral, twice-weekly, ambulatory ECT. The primary outcome measure was improvement on the Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Scale (CAPS). Copyright © Indian Journal of Psychiatry

Abstract Step 3: Results MOST important part of abstract Include as many details about the findings as possible Three patients withdrew consent during week 1; all the rest completed the 6-ECT course. An intent-to-treat analysis (n=20) showed a significant fall in Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Scale (CAPS) and HAM-D scores by a mean of 34.4% and 51.1%, respectively. Copyright © Indian Journal of Psychiatry

ABSTRACT Step 4: Conclusion Be brief and concise, to the point State any other important findings REMEMBER: share only facts, not opinions Desvenlafaxine (100-200mg/day) is effective and well-tolerated in the attenuation of the number and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women; benefits are apparent within the first week of therapy and are maintained for at least 6 months of treatment. Copyright © Indian Journal of Psychiatry

Introduction Contains 3 to 4 short paragraphs Broad topic Narrow down your focus Experimental question Hypothesis Significance of your answer

Materials and Methods Present the data chronologically Describe the materials and how their preparation Describe the research protocol Explain statistical tests performed Present the data chronologically

Results Determine your key results Do not interpret them Only state facts Be brief and concise

Discussion Explain your results Do not interpret them Only state facts Be brief and concise

Just briefly sum up your study and findings Conclusions Just briefly sum up your study and findings

Conclusions

“We thank eScienta for professionally editing this paper.” Acknowledgements Acknowledge any participant or consultant who are not the authors State the funding sources for the work Example: “We thank eScienta for professionally editing this paper.”

Few words (wrap up) Choose one or several journals before writing Follow the journal guidelines Read articles in your field Ask your peers to review your draft paper

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