getting published: perspectives from a ph.d. candidate - mr. liu jin (november 2015)
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Jin Liu
Getting Published:
Perspectives from a Ph.D. Candidate
Institute for Advancing Translational Medicine in Bone & Joint Diseases
Hong Kong Baptist University
Outline
Tips for Preparing the Manuscript
Tips before submission
Tips for Manuscript Revision
Preparing the Manuscript
Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion
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1• Make it logical.
2• Make it artistic.
3• Make it attractive.
4• Share your story.
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Preparing the Manuscript
Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion
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1• Make it logical.
2• Make it artistic.
3• Make it attractive.
4• Share your story.
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A C
B
A affects C by affecting B ???
A affects B to affect C ???
Preparing the Manuscript
Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion
Figure legend
1• Make it logical.
2• Make it artistic.
3• Make it attractive.
4• Share your story.
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Xie, Hui, et al. Nature medicine 20.11 (2014): 1270-1278.
Liang, Chao, et al. Nature medicine 21.3 (2015): 288-294.
Kusumbe, Anjali P, et al. Adams. Nature507.7492 (2014): 323-328.
Preparing the Manuscript
Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion
Figure legend
1• Make it logical.
2• Make it artistic.
3• Make it attractive.
4• Share your story.
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Xie, Hui, et al. Nature medicine 20.11 (2014): 1270-1278.
Kusumbe, Anjali P, et al. Adams. Nature507.7492 (2014): 323-328.Zhang, Ge, et al. Nature medicine 18.2 (2012): 307-314.
Preparing the Manuscript
Title Abstract Main text Background Methods Results Discussion Conclusion
Figure legend
1• Make it logical.
2• Make it artistic.
3• Make it attractive.
4• Share your story.
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Before Submission
• Target a journalTheir interest?Open Access?How long is the period review process?Recommend a reviewer?
• Prepare a cover letterThe challenge in your areaThe significance of your work
Manuscript Revision
Respect the reviewers !!!!
Respect the editors !!!
Be modest and be thankful !!!!
Keep your fingers crossed !
Wish you success in getting published !!!