At the beginning of any research project, you will probably be asked to submit a research proposal, wherein you will need to clearly outline what you intend to research and why this research is significant, valuable and relevant. What this means is that you need to clearly demonstrate why this research is needed, what gaps in existing research it seeks to fill, how it intends to fill these gaps or how it will address outstanding problems. This article discusses how to identify gaps in research and determine an original research topic.

It might feel like a waste to use a poster for only one conference and you might find yourself starting to think of ways to reuse it for other academic events. But how wise or effective is it to recycle your research posters? This article offers some important factors to consider as you decide where to present your poster.

Multiple submissions of the same paper to several conferences may seem like a good idea to boost your academic profile. However, this is generally regarded as bad practice and not altogether ethical. This article outlines key points to consider if you are thinking of submitting the same paper to multiple places. 

You will probably already know that you should always be very careful about citing and referencing other work in your research. But what about using, citing and referencing your own work? In this article, we break down everything you need to know about citing and referencing your previous research.

This module provides an overview of the process and significance of peer review.

If you would like to gain even greater exposure for your research and aspire to share your work as widely as possible with the public, you will want to consider working directly with mainstream media channels. Read on to learn some effective ways to start working with the media.

Traditionally, research was commonly shared via high-profile journals, conferences and academic networks. Today, however, the proliferation of new technologies and digital channels now makes it possible for researchers to reach much bigger audiences all around the world. This article shares tips for how to effectively use social media to share your research. 

This module describes the stages of peer review and outcomes after the initial peer review.

This module explains the selection of peer reviewers and the popular forms of peer review.

This module discusses ways to respond to the Revise-and-Resubmit and Reject decisions by academic journals.

This article examines the need and prevalence of increased inclusion, diversity and transparency in the peer review process while exploring the theme of Peer Review Week 2021: Identity in Peer Review.

How does the work, specifically that of evaluating your submission, differ between journal editors and peer reviewers? At a high level, journal editors look at the macro view, coming from their journal and also the industry, while peer reviewers look at the micro view, specifically looking in the focus of your paper.

What makes for a good peer review? On the same lines, what makes for a good peer reviewer? This article discusses key characteristics of a sound peer review and constructive peer reviewers.

What happens when a journal requests "undesirable" revisions? This article discusses three scenarios and suggestions for how best to navigate them.

This article discusses the emerging relevance of Identity in Peer Review, the theme of Peer Review Week 2021. It talks about how factors such as identity, diversity and inclusion, which are much in discussion presently, also apply to the peer review process and all stakeholders.

There are a range of approaches to addressing reviewer comments appropriately. Here are the best practical tips that will help you maximise your success in publishing.

While academics are happy to talk about ideas and concepts, industry specialists require practical, concise information. In this article, we discuss how to approach communications like user guides and technology summaries.

The nature of academic publishing often encourages us to think in very detailed, narrow terms. Here, we discuss how to reach those outside of our own niche, and how to most effectively communicate ideas across multiple disciplines.

Whether it is for a university open day, an outreach event or a regular research group newsletter for interested subscribers, your goal is to engage the public in a clear and concise manner. This article explores a few common pitfalls that occur when communicating your research with the general public, offering advice on how to avoid them.

As a thought leader in your field, you will have made findings and hold opinions on certain topics that will affect the general public. It is not unusual, therefore, to be approached by mainstream publications, or to have the impulse to pitch an article to a magazine, in order to bring your expertise into a wider conversation. Let’s discuss some things to bear in mind in this situation.