Getting Published in the Life Sciences

Name: Getting Published in the Life Sciences
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ISBN: 9781118017166

ISBN-10: 1118017161

ISBN-13: 9781118017166

Edition: 2011

Authors: Richard J. Gladon, William R. Graves, J. Michael Kelly

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The goal of this book is to make it easier for scientists, especially those new to scientific writing, to write about their results and to get their manuscripts accepted in peer-reviewed journals. The book covers each step throughout the submission process, from organizing and outlining the manuscript, presenting statistical data and results, to what happens during the in-house manuscript review process and what to do if an article is initially rejected. In addition to providing practical exercises on these topics, the book focuses on helping writers distil their research into concise take-home messages for readers, in order to convey information as clearly as possible to the target…

Book details

List price: $37.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/30/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 6.90" wide x 9.80" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgement



Preliminary Considerations



The Importance of and Need for Publishing



Steps in Manuscript Preparation and Getting Started



Ethical Issues in Publishing



Choosing Your Coauthors



Choosing Your Journal



Principles and Characteristics of Good Scientific Writing



Development of the Manuscript



Developing the Take-Home Messages and a Provisional Title



Organizing and Outlining Your Manuscript



Results I: Overview



Results II: Presentation of Statistically Analyzed Data



Results III: Options for Presenting Results



Results IV: Preparing the Written Text of the Results Section



Revising and Editing



References



Materials and Methods



Introduction: Rationale, Review of Literature, and Statement of Objectives



Discussion



Abstract



Title, Byline, Keywords, and Authorship Footnote Items



Polishing Your Manuscript With Good Word Usage



Review, Submission, and Postsubmission Issues



In-House Manuscript Review Process



Cover Letter and Submission Form Preparation



Final Checklist and Initial Manuscript Submission



The Peer-Review Process of Your Initial Submission



Response Letter Preparation and Manuscript Resubmission



Proofs, Proofreading and the Final Steps in the Publication Process


Index