Guide to scientific publishing
Lead author:Steven J Fliesler, PhD, FARVO
This module covers everything from knowing when you are ready to publish, selecting the best journal and writing the manuscript to understanding the peer-review and publication processes. Strategies to avoid authorship issues and scientific misconducts are also included.
Guide to Scientific Publishing
Description
We first encounter the power of a good story in childhood. Good stories inspire us, and we remember them for a lifetime. The first stories we hear come from our parents as they teach us about the world and ourselves. Our teachers and friends tell us more stories that expand our knowledge.When writing a scientific article, you are the storyteller. Your paper tells the story of your research to the scientific community.
This module will help you tell your story. As you proceed through the content, pause and think about how each topic relates to the work you are currently doing and come back to the module often as you plan and write your next paper.
After reviewing these educational materials, participants will be able to:
- Write a manuscript that meets the guidelines for quality set by reputable eye and vision science journal
- Submit the manuscript to an appropriate eye and vision science journal
- Respond to review decisions and revision requests in a professional manner
- Describe and avoid actions considered scientific misconduct with regard to publishing
- Locate resources that provide professional English editing and publication cost assistance to authors.
