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Research Publication & Ethics
Writing your research
Publishing your research
Survey-based research
Workshop on the UGC-mandated paper
Practical units of Research Publication & Ethics paper
Askıda Ekmek!
Topics covered
Need for open access; how publisher responded to this change; difference between conventional and open access publishing
Understanding copyright policies and open access policies; understanding the UI of Sherpa/RoMEO
Subscription and open access model of publishing – history, pros and cons; factors that influence the choice of publication
Practicals
Using Sherpa/RoMEO to identify open access journals, in the respective domains of the scholar
Identifying open access journals by publishers
Comparising OA features among the chosen journals
Don’t fall prey to predators!
Topics covered
Understanding predatory journals and the downside of publishing with them; learning to identify such publications through SPPU’s tool
Beall’s list and UGC care list
Practicals
Review journal websites to identify potential warning signals
Who stores the published articles?
Topics covered
Indexing databases, Citation databases: Web of Science, Scopus, etc.
Understanding indexing databases; using these databases to help pick the right journal for publication
Practicals
Retrieving recommendations using Web of Science and Scopus
How to measure performance?
Topics included
How the impact factor of a journal is calculated
Alternatives of impact factor: journal citation report, SNIP, SJR, IPP, Cite Score
Author-level metrics: h- index, g index, i10 index, altmetrics
Practicals
Discussion of the metrics of select journals and articles
Interpreting the author-level metrics
Find the right journal for your paper
Topics included
JANE, Elsevier Journal Finder, Springer Journal Suggester, etc.
Publisher-specific and third-party journal finder tools
Shortlisting journals for publication
Practicals
Using journal finder tools by publishers to shortlist journals for their topics
Writing your paper ?
Writing your research paper
Many people procrastinate writing because they are not sure how to do it right. In this workshop, you will learn about:
Where do I start?
Why is abstract an important part of my paper?
How do I differentiate between the introduction and conclusion?
Which tense should I use in my article?
What writing tools are available for me and how I can perform a basic editing of my manuscript?
MS Word for writing
MS Word has a powerful arsenal of writing weaponry. By using these features, you can
write documents that are free from basic grammar and spelling errors
simplify repetitive and mundane tasks, such as typing a long string of chemical formula or unusual names
increase your efficiency and save time
Topics include: autocorrect, autotext & autoformat; table of contents; bookmarks & crossreferences; spell-check; and dictate
Writing tools for the researcher
Plenty of tools are available for writing, with applications ranging from faster typing to breaking writer’s block. In this workshop, you will learn tools that will help you
write faster and write error-free documents
enhance the standard of writing
provide you a headstart
develop the writing habit
Referencing tools for the researcher
Coming soon . . .
Submitting your paper ?
Identifying your target journal
Identifying the target journal is similar to finding the perfect match for marriage
By the end of this workshop, you will find answers to the following questions:
- How can I find that a journal is genuine?
- How NOT to fall prey to predatory journals?
- What is open access publication and how can I exploit it to my advantage?
- Who vouches for the quality of my target journal?
- What do reviewers look for while assessing my manuscript?
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to confidently shortlist journals for your publication through a systematic process.
Preparing your manuscript
Writing a draft version of the manuscript and preparing it for journal submission are different
By the end of the workshop, you will find answers to the following questions:
- How is preparing a manuscript different from writing it?
- How to tailor my manuscript according to the target journal?
- What are instructions to authors and where do I find them?
- How to prepare figures and tables for my manuscript?
- How do I submit my manuscript?
At the end of this workshop, you will have learnt how to convert your draft manuscript into final manuscript for journal submission.
Writing an effective abstract
The abstract is the gateway to the manuscript. Make it inviting!
By the end of this workshop, you will find answers to the following questions:
- Why is the abstract a critical component?
- What are the different types of abstract, and how do I choose?
- What information is covered in the abstract and in what order?
- What are the do’s and don’ts while writing the abstract?
At the end of this workshop, you will be able to confidently write abstracts that will take you through the publication process.
Writing a compelling cover letter
A cover letter could make or break. It is the first impression you will provide of your work.
By the end of the workshop, you will find answers to the following questions:
- Why is a cover letter important?
- What goes into a compelling cover letter?
- What are the do’s and don’ts of writing a cover letter?
At the end of this workshop, you will have learnt how to convert your draft manuscript into final manuscript for journal submission.
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