Getting the Word Out
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In a shifting media landscape with a growing public interest in science, some researchers are doing their own PR.
Includes an overview of what to write and also a useful list of places to send your research summaries.
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New Year's Resolutions for Would-Be Scientific Editors
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingThinking about moving your career in a new direction? Here is a list of ways to start to prepare yourself for a career in writing / editing.
"There are number of different things you could be doing right now while you're completing your graduate or postdoctoral work to build a strong skill set that…
21 Proofreading and Editing Tips for Writers
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingProofreading can be a chore, but if you send out your work full of typos and grammatical errors you won't be judged by the good quality of your ideas....
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Peer Review 101: Advice for Trainees, Junior Faculty, and Mentors
Careers, Skills and Advice, Writing/Reviewing/Publishing/CommunicatingPeer review, meaning a critical assessment by experts within a discipline, is both a privilege and the responsibility of all scientists who seek to publish their research and compete for funding. Peer review also contributes to professional development: Many institutions consider peer review activities…