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After this webinar, you will have a better understanding of the following:

1. Overview and importance of Open Science
2. Awareness regarding Open Access publishing
3. The significance of Open Data sharing
4. Understanding the importance of self-archiving in Open Repositories
5. Insights into Open Peer Review and Open Licensing
6. Summary of Open Source and Open Education Resources

About the Speaker

Dr. Fiona Murphy

Owner of Murphy Mitchell Consulting Ltd.
Publishing and Training Consultant, Enago Academy

• Dr. Murphy is an independent Open Science and publishing consultant with more than 20 years of experience in scientific and scholarly publishing.
• After completing a DPhil in English Literature (University of Oxford), Dr. Murphy has collaborated with several reputed publishers like Oxford University Press, Bloomsbury Academic, and Earth and Environmental Sciences at Wiley.
• She is currently a board member of the data repository, Dryad and an Editorial Board Member of the Data Science Journal.
• Along with holding an Associate Fellowship at the University of Reading, she is also a member of Peer Review board of Research Data in the Earth Sciences, Data2Paper and Belmont Forum, and a co-Chair of WDS-RDA Publishing Data Workflows Working Group and Force11 Scholarly Commons Working Group.
• Dr. Murphy has written and presented widely on data publishing, Open Data, and Open Science.

In case of any queries, please feel free to check our webinar FAQs page or email us at academy@enago.com.

After this session, attendees will learn:

• Why and what authors need to cite?
• Citation indexing and its significance
• Selection criteria of international citation databases like WoS, Scopus, and Crossref
• How can journals and publishers index in citation databases?

About the Speaker

Dr. Richard de Grijs, Ph.D.

• Dr. de Grijs is an internationally acclaimed astrophysicist, editor, publishing consultant, and a public speaker.
• Currently appointed as an Associate Dean/Professor at Macquarie University (Australia), Dr. de Grijs is also affiliated with International Astronomical Union (Vice-President of IAU Division C–Education, Outreach, and Heritage), Institute of Physics (FInstP), Astronomical Society of Australia (Fellow), etc.
• Till date, he has 300+ publications in renowned Physics and Astronomy journals and 6 published books to his name. The impact of his work is demonstrated by 5000+ citations that he has to his credit.
• Dr. de Grijs  is also the recipient of more than 25 research grants. Additionally, he is a peer reviewer for many leading Physics and Astronomy journals including Nature, Science, etc. and has been one of the scientific editors of The Astrophysical Journal from 2006 to 2012 and deputy editor of The Astrophysical Journal Letters 2012 to 2018.

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After this session, attendees will learn:

• Why and what authors need to cite?
• Citation indexing and its significance
• Selection criteria of international citation databases like WoS, Scopus, and Crossref
• How can journals and publishers index in citation databases?

About the Speaker

Dr. Richard de Grijs, Ph.D.

• Dr. de Grijs is an internationally acclaimed astrophysicist, editor, publishing consultant, and a public speaker.
• Currently appointed as an Associate Dean/Professor at Macquarie University (Australia), Dr. de Grijs is also affiliated with International Astronomical Union (Vice-President of IAU Division C–Education, Outreach, and Heritage), Institute of Physics (FInstP), Astronomical Society of Australia (Fellow), etc.
• Till date, he has 300+ publications in renowned Physics and Astronomy journals and 6 published books to his name. The impact of his work is demonstrated by 5000+ citations that he has to his credit.
• Dr. de Grijs  is also the recipient of more than 25 research grants. Additionally, he is a peer reviewer for many leading Physics and Astronomy journals including Nature, Science, etc. and has been one of the scientific editors of The Astrophysical Journal from 2006 to 2012 and deputy editor of The Astrophysical Journal Letters 2012 to 2018.

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https://www.enago.com/academy/getting-indexed-in-international-citation-databases/

Through this webinar, researchers will learn:

• Why is it important to promote your research study?
• How can a researcher promote his published work?
• The overall impact on your researcher’s profile

About the Speaker

Dr. Christina Nixon

Senior Research Fellow and Immunologist, Brown University

• An established researcher, public speaker, and a published author, Christina has a noteworthy experience in the field of academic writing and publishing.
• As a grant reviewer at National Science Foundation (NSF), Christina provides written expert review for graduate research applications.
• Christina has 15+ years of technical expertise in molecular biology, parasitology, and immunology, along with 10+ years of experience in teaching and communicating science.
• She had worked as an Instructor and Research Associate at Rhode Island Hospital, where she was also a postdoctoral fellow for more than 6 years.
• A Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Biochemistry from Brown University, Christina has several research publications published during her career.

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Publishing expert, consultant, and chemist with 7+ years of experience in the academic publishing industry

April 30, 2019 08:30 – 09:30 AM (EDT)

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https://www.enago.com/academy/how-e-learning-can-help-in-publishing-your-research/

Publishing expert, consultant, and chemist with 7+ years of experience in the academic publishing industry

April 30, 2019 08:30 – 09:30 AM (EDT)

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Important Principles of Writing

Writing is a process that involves many steps to collectively form a clear, logical research paper. Knowing the aspects of the writing process is an important part of becoming a better writer.

• Develop the Main Idea

This is the focus of your paper and the basis of your argument. For example, if your main idea is to argue for three benefits of stem cell research, you should stay focused on developing and providing support for these three benefits.

• Research

You should collect as many resources as possible. Reading more resources helps you gather ideas. Research also helps you to find the most effective support for your argument. The more resources you can use as support, the stronger your argument will be.

• Audience

One aspect of writing that is sometimes overlooked is the audience. The goal of a research paper is to effectively transmit information and knowledge to the reader. Therefore, keeping the audience in mind will help you remain focused on effectively and clearly presenting your ideas.

• Organization

Research papers need to have an organization that follows a clear progression of ideas. Without this clear organization, you might end up with an unclear argument. Remaining focused on your argument helps to develop a clear organization.

Important Tips for ESL Writers

Like all writers, ESL writers need to follow the basic principles of writing that have been discussed. However, there are some challenges that ESL writers face when developing a research paper.

• Have a Plan

First, make sure that you understand the research project. If anything is unclear, talk to your professor. Second, brainstorm. Brainstorming is an opportunity to gather as many ideas as possible. Third, develop a clear outline. This will help you organize your ideas and the overall paper.

• Read and Write…Often

Practice purposefully. One way to achieve the goals of writing a paper is to brainstorm. Read as much as you can on your topic and take notes. Also, developing a clear schedule of writing is just as important. Devoting time to practice will help you become a better academic writer.

• Read, Edit, and Revise

You need to read and reread your paper. Don’t skim through your paper – do a close check of your paper when you edit. During revision, you will be able to correct any errors that might weaken your argument.

Points to Avoid When Writing Academic Papers

• Plagiarism

Plagiarism is when you use the work of another researcher and try to claim it as your own. This is a serious offense in academic writing. So, you need to know how to clearly reference the work of others when you use their writing as support.

• Language and Grammar

Language and grammar are difficult aspects of writing for ESL graduates. You want to use strong, declarative statements in your writing. For language, avoid using the passive voice. Instead, use the active voice to make strong statements. Also, you should avoid using “I” too often.

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors could lead to a less effective argument. If you are unsure about the language and grammar in your paper, you can consult a writing center or ask a friend to proofread your paper.

What is your experience as an academic writer? Do you have any tips to offer? Please feel free to add your thoughts in the comments below.

https://www.enago.com/academy/9-practical-tips-to-be-a-better-academic-writer/

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The Abstract

The details of a study, such as precise methods and measurements, are not necessary in the abstract. An abstract provides the reader with a clear description of your study and its results without the reader having to read the entire paper. The abstract is an important tool for researchers who must sift through hundreds of papers from their field of study.

The abstract holds more significance in articles without open access. Reading the abstract would give an idea of the articles, which would otherwise require monetary payment for access. In most cases, reviewers will read the abstract to decide whether to continue to review the paper, which is important for you.

Your abstract should begin with a background or objective to clearly state why the research was done, its importance to the field of study, and any previous roadblocks encountered. It should include a very concise version of your methods, results, and conclusions but no references. It must be concise while still providing enough information so that the reader need not read the full article. Most journals ask that the abstract be no more than 200–250 words long.

Format of an Abstract

There are two general formats—“structured” and “unstructured.” A structured abstract helps the reader find pertinent information very quickly. It is divided into sections clearly defined by headings as follows:

• Background: Latest information on the topic; key phrases that pique interest (e.g., “…the role of this enzyme has never been clearly understood”).
• Objective: Your goals; what the study examined and why.
• Methods: Brief description of the study (e.g., retrospective study).
• Results: Findings and observations.
• Conclusions: Were these results expected? Whether more research is needed or not?

Authors get tempted to write too much in an abstract but it is helpful to remember that there is usually a maximum word count. The main point is to relay the important aspects of the study without sharing too many details so that the readers do not have to go through the entire manuscript text for finding more information.

The unstructured abstract is often used in fields of study that do not fall under the category of science. This type of abstracts does not have different sections. It summarizes the manuscript’s objectives, methods, etc., in one paragraph.

Lastly, you must check the author guidelines of the target journal. It will describe the format required and the maximum word count of your abstract.

The Introduction

Your introduction is the first section of your research paper. It is not a repetition of the abstract. It does not provide data about methods, results, or conclusions. However, it provides more in-depth information on the background of the subject matter. It also explains your hypothesis, what you attempted to discover, or issues that you wanted to resolve. The introduction will also explain if and why your study is new in the subject field and why it is important.

It is often a good idea to wait until the rest of the paper is completed before drafting your introduction. This will help you to stay focused on the manuscript’s important points. The introduction, unlike the abstract, should contain citations to references. The information will help guide your readers through the rest of your document. The key points to remember while drafting the introduction:

• Beginning: The importance of the study.
• Tone/Tense: Formal, impersonal; present tense.
• Content: Brief description of manuscript but without results and conclusions.
• Length: Generally up to four paragraphs. May vary slightly with journal guidelines.

Once you are sure that possible doubts on the difference between the abstract and introduction are clear, review and submit your manuscript.

What struggles have you had in writing an abstract or introduction? Were you able to resolve them? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

Originally published at ENAGO
https://www.enago.com/academy/abstract-versus-introduction-difference/

We are glad to announce yet another webinar for our researchers. This LIVE webinar will be conducted by Dr. Durga Sabnis (Ph.D., Univ. of Nottingham, UK). The speaker will introduce several exclusive services offered by Enago, which will help researchers decrease the odds of journal rejection.

Dr. Durga Sabnis (Ph.D., Univ. of Nottingham, UK)

Award-winning oncology researcher with professional expertise in academic writing and publishing.

After this session, you will have more information on the following:

• Challenges faced by researchers/universities
• Enago’s collaborators and global presence
• Enago’s Author Education Services
• How Enago’s Publication Support and Editing Services can help authors
• How Enago can help researchers avoid manuscript rejection

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

• Durga Sabnis is a published author and has worked for more than half a decade in the dynamic field of oncology research.
• She pursued her PhD in molecular and cellular biology from the prestigious University of Nottingham. She also worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Southampton’s Oncology Research Centre (funded by Cancer Research UK).
• Durga has won several awards for her presentation skills at national and international conferences. She was also invited to deliver the inaugural doctoral lecture at the University of Nottingham.
• Durga is a recipient of several scholarships. She was also awarded the British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) foundation grant during the final year of her PhD.
• At Enago Academy, Durga develops resources on scientific writing and academic publishing for international researchers, in order to facilitate their publication journey.