Career Training Services: Practical Tips for Writing and Reviewing Science

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Abstract: This presentation gives scientists a peek into the mind of the editor and the reviewer. Not only will the audience learn how to better prepare competitive manuscripts for submission, but they will also learn how to be an effective in-depth reviewer. Tips for presenting data effectively, along with real-world samples are included.

Presentation Outline

  1. Editor’s Perspective
    • Roles of an editor
    • 5 Golden rules
    • Audiences
  2. Think Like a Reviewer
    • Quality
    • Major issues
    • Minor issues
    • Impact
    • Comments to the editor
    • Comments to the author
    • Constructive evaluations
  3. Think Like an Editor
    • Scope, standards, format
    • Accessibility (understandable)
    • Journal criteria
  4. Cover Letters
    • Opportunity to speak to editor
    • Opportunity to “sell” your research
  5. Writing Tips (Presenting Data)
    • Clarity
    • Conciseness
    • Accuracy
    • Precision
    • Presenting data (how to and how not to)
    • Figure legends
  6. Sample Titles
  7. Sample Abstracts

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