Publishing a Research Paper
For researchers in the natural sciences who are new to publishing or wish to refresh their skills
Taught by 20 Nature Portfolio journal experts
5.5 hours of learning
15-minute lessons
8-module course with certificate
About this course
This is the first edition of the ‘Publishing a Research Paper’ course. We recommend you take the updated, second edition of the course even if you have already started this older version.
'Publishing a Research Paper' focuses on how to submit your research paper, and gives a comprehensive overview of how to navigate the editorial and publishing process, including revisions.
What you'll learn
- How to select the most appropriate journal for publication and submit your paper
- How to navigate the editorial process, including how to write cover letters, the peer review process, as well as the different editorial decisions and how to appeal them
- How to include ethical considerations and avoid potential pitfalls
The course
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Authorship and authors' responsibilities
12 lessons 40m
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Selecting a journal for publication
8 lessons 35m
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Submitting your paper
9 lessons 30m
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Understanding peer review
12 lessons 1h 05m
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Journal decisions
9 lessons 1h
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The editorial process
6 lessons 15m
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Measuring impact
7 lessons 40m
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Plagiarism and other ethical issues
11 lessons 45m
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6 lessons 15m
Delivered by Nature Portfolio journal Editors
This course is delivered by 20 Nature Portfolio journal Editors, giving researchers an unparalleled insight into the publishing and manuscript selection process. Our panel of experts include:
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