By Charlesworth Author Services on 20 April, 2021

Bitesize Webinar: How to write and structure your academic article for publication - Module 14: Increase your chances for publication

Module 14 will provide you with tips for increasing your chances of publication. It takes you through why papers are typically rejected and how to increase your chances of publication - in the Pre-writing, Writing and Post-submission stage.

 

Tune in to our bitesize webinar to learn more.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 22 April, 2021

How can I reach the level of academic writing needed for a PhD?

A thesis is a big undertaking, usually 60,000 to 80,000 words.  It’s likely to be the longest thing you’ve ever written, and when it’s complete, you’ll be examined on it.  It’s very common to be worried about whether you can write a successful thesis.  If you’re writing in English, and it isn’t your first language, that can be an even bigger worry.

The good news is that, if you get accepted for a PhD, it’s because your department believes in you.  However, they don’t expect you to already have all the experience you need.  You don’t have to already be familiar with the type of language expected in your thesis, or know how to structure it.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 26 April, 2021

The writing journey: how to develop successful researcher writing habits

This article discusses several ways – macro and micro – in which you can develop successful researcher writing habits.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 30 April, 2021

Overcoming writer’s block for academics

You have decided to write an academic paper and submit it for review. You feel excited to have completed your research study and are ready to share the results. You have selected a journal; read all the submission requirements and you are ready to write. But you hit a wall and you are not sure how to move forward – you have writer’s block.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 24 July, 2021

Different Types of Scientific Papers

There are several different types of scholarly publications, which vary by discipline. Not all journals publish every type of scholarly article. Understanding how different types of papers are written and how they are reviewed will help you decide which type of paper you can publish.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 26 July, 2021

Who retains the Copyright to a published article?

Intellectual property (IP) includes patents, copyright, database rights and trademarks. As a researcher who works as part of an institution, and as such is financially supported by the institution, there are typically policies that govern who owns the IP related to your research. It is important to know these policies.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 06 September, 2021

How to adapt scientific writing for Blogs

Blog posts are short, easy reads usually intended for non-specialist audiences. Because of their short format, it can be a challenge to distil the main essence of a large topic into only a few hundred words, so here are some tips on how to break down this task and what to look out for.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 06 September, 2021

Writing about complex scientific concepts in Simple, Accessible language

Writing about complex science can be challenging, especially when you’re used to speaking to other professionals in your field every day, where a common understanding of the language you use is taken for granted. Here, we discuss some helpful tips around what to do, and what not to do.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 06 September, 2021

From innovation to commercialisation: How to present your research to industry

Commercialisation of innovative ideas and technologies is an often-necessary step to having real impact, but can be a daunting prospect, especially as an academic researcher. Here, we discuss how to present research to industry, whether it’s to establish collaborative partnerships or seek investment.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 15 September, 2021

A guide to citing and referencing your own work

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.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 21 September, 2021

How to communicate with industry and practitioners: Creating user guides and technology summaries

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.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 21 September, 2021

Academic Writing to Reach the Wider Community

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.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 22 September, 2021

Avoiding common pitfalls in writing about your research to the general public

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.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 22 September, 2021

Pitching and writing scientific articles for mainstream media

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.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 23 September, 2021

Scientific writing tips for Outreach Programmes

Academics are sometimes afforded the opportunity to take part in outreach programmes. Usually, the target audience are schoolchildren and young adults. It can be challenging to create engaging content for an outreach programme, so here are a few tips to get you on your way.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 06 October, 2021

Important factors to consider as you Start to Plan your Literature Review

Literature review is a necessary process when performing research. But how can you start to plan the literature review? In this article, we will discuss four key factors to consider as you plan your literature review so you can engage with and benefit most effectively from prior and current work in the field.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 06 October, 2021

Deciding what to Include and Exclude as you begin to write your Literature Review

Once you have completed your literature search, you can then start thinking about creating a structure to best explain the literature and to link existing studies to your paper. Before that, though, you may still need to make some key decisions regarding what literature or texts should be included and excluded in your paper.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 07 October, 2021

How to Structure and Write your Literature Review

After you have reviewed prior and current studies in your field, the next step is to document these studies so that you can easily refer back to them and summarise them in your paper. This article provides some ideas to help you better structure and write your literature review. 

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 07 October, 2021

How to refer to other studies or literature in the different sections of a research paper

In addition to the literature review, there are many other opportunities to discuss or engage with prior studies in your research. This article offers guidance on how to include other studies or literature in different sections in a research paper.

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By Charlesworth Author Services on 08 October, 2021

Difference between a Literature Review and a Critical Review

As you read research papers, you may notice that there are two very different kinds of review of prior studies. Sometimes, this section of a paper is called a literature review, and at other times, it is referred to as a critical review or a critical context. This article aims to clarify the differences between the two.

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