1. Tips to write a research article Research Support Manager
Hello and welcome to all of you!
My name is Gaelle and I am the 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

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

3. 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

4. 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 .

5. 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

6. Example of comments from editor

7. Examples of comments from editor

8. Journal selection

9. 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

10. Pre-submission review

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

12. 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

13. Tips to write a research article

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

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

16. Acceptance rate of an Elsevier Journal

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

18. Before writing your article

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

20. 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

21. Let’s start writing your paper

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

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

24. 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

25. 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.”

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. ABSTRACT Step 4: Conclusion
Be brief and concise, to the point
State any other important findings
REMEMBER: share only facts, not opinions
Desvenlafaxine ( mg/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

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

32. 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

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

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

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

36. Conclusions

37. “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.”

38. 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

39. For certificate of attendance and enquiries:
For certificate of attendance and enquiries: