STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing
[Writing specifics for different academic formats]
Research articles
Definition:
Research articles/scientific papers are the main mechanisms used to debate academic topics and to showcase advances in scientific understanding. Early career researchers planning academic careers must master their creation if envisioning an international career path. Tips and materials for those new to the article/paper writing process below, with details in the linked sections.
Useful resources on Research articles:
Duke University. (2021). Text Recycling Research Project Resources for Researchers. https://textrecycling.org/resources/for-researchers/
Tips for navigating issues surrounding the recycling texts for multiple outputs. Includes best practices and a guide for researchers.
Or, D. (2019). Writing a scientific paper. https://ethz.ch/content/dam/ethz/special-interest/usys/ibp/soil-terrestrial-env-physics-dam/education/sientific_comm/actual/Writing_scientific_paper_ethz_2019.pdf
Presentation about structure and format, outline, elements, examples, ethics.
Tags: IPS; IA; IPS WC; IPS R; IPS IL; PSR ER; CompS
Peer Review: None
Table of contents:
- 1.2. Academic reading and writing
- 1.2.1. Preparing to write
- 1.2.2. Writing specifics for different academic formats
- 1.2.2.1. Books
- 1.2.2.2. Dissertations
- 1.2.2.3.1. Introduction to writing for publication
1.2.2.3.2. Valid scientific argumentation
- 1.2.2.3.2.1. Quantitative statistics
1.2.2.3.2.2. Justifying inferences, predictions, conclusions
1.2.2.3.4. Co-authorship
- 1.2.2.4. Review articles
1.2.3. Grant proposals
1.2.4. Corresponding with others
Author: Stephanie Krueger
Peer Reviewer(s): None
Last Updated: October 22, 2021