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Writing for Publication: Introduction

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Introduction

Writing for publication can be intimidating. Where do you start? How can you give yourself the best chance at being published? Don't worry; this guide is here to help!

Here is what you will find on each of the pages:

  • Research Design: Books on research methods, finding relevant literature, IRB approval, and IACUC approval
  • Writing the Manuscript: Books on writing, what does a research paper look like?, tips for the writing process, and managing your citations
  • Reusing Copyrighted Material: what do I need permission for?, finding permission-free images, citing images, and how do I request permission to reuse material?
  • Choosing Where to Publish: Finding journals to publish in, can I trust this journal?, and is Open Access right for me?
  • Submitting Your Manuscript: Authorship standards, author order, your rights as an author, the submission process, submission checklist, and the revision process

You can also check out this tutorial about avoiding ethical violations in publishing. If you have more questions and would like help from a librarian, you can schedule a consultation or contact us using the links above.

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