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You can be different in your research writing — more eye-catching and more memorable! This is also important if you are going to get your work published in leading journals where editors, of course, want to see work that’s a little different.

The Internet has changed the way people publish and share their research. Explore all the ways you can publish your research and find what works best for you.

Of course, we teach about, and advise on, journal selection at the Edanz Learning Lab; this is one of the most important questions researchers face throughout the academic writing and publishing journey. But what is impact, really? University around the world have been moving away from research assessments based only on journals.

So-called ‘personal statements’ are short documents written by candidates applying to universities that are very often used for assessment by admissions tutors. So how do you write an effective one?

There is no point writing a research paper and publishing it in a leading international journal if no-one reads it, downloads it, or cites it. Maximizing our publication citations is key to reputation, career, and standing in the field!

FREE PDF e-book: Clinical Research Writing Template (a brief, easy-to-follow guide for writing a research article in clinical healthcare)

We all need an effective and eye-catching CV that ensures we stand out at the top of the pile. The question is: How to grab people’s attention and ensure you have the best possible chance of winning an interview for your next position?

Research ‘impact’ is best visualised as academic impact plus the difference your work makes to the lives of ordinary people (think: socioeconomic impact). The first of these variables (academic impact) is much easier to measure (citations, downloads, reads) but the second ….. (much harder to do, let alone measure).

How we consume energy is unsustainable. Science & scientists must create alternative energy solutions. Here’s what researchers can do.

When you post the draft of your scientific manuscript publicly before it is accepted by a journal, your draft is called a preprint. There are several websites called preprint servers that allow researchers to post an unpublished manuscript so that everyone in the scientific community can read their findings.

Forensic sciences is romanticized on TV and in movies. At its core, it’s a technical and rewarding research career. A forensics researchers details this challenging career path.

You need a great cover letter to make a strong first impression on the editor. This free interactive PDF shows you how to highlight the strengths of your submission.

Millions of research articles are written every year in thousands of journals. Your reader deserves to know why you decided

Follow these five tips to write a great clinical trial synopsis.

You have worked hard to plan, implement, and publish your research. Now what? How do you know what impact your

Point-by-point responses Every reviewer comment should be numbered (if they are not already) and a clear, thorough response provided for

Ethical approval An ethical approach is necessary not only in the final stage of manuscript preparation: all research must conform

A number or organizations have been established to ensure that ethical guidelines are developed and being followed in research and