Confidentiality and Data Protection in Research
Data protection issues in research remain at the top of researchers’ and institutional awareness, especially in this day and age where confidential information can be hacked and disseminated. When you…
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How to Avoid Poor Research Design
Poor research design can result in low-quality results, and certainly difficulty in publishing your work. As we all know in academia, publishing quality research is critical for continued success in…
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Research Team Structure
The scientific research team is a group of individuals, working to complete a research project successfully. When run well, the research team members work closely, and have clearly defined roles.…
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Medical Research Abstract: How to Write
The abstract for your medical research is arguably the most important piece of your manuscript. Although brief, typically between 300-500 words, the abstract is a summary of the key aspects…
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Writing a Scientific Research Project Proposal
The importance of a well-written research proposal cannot be underestimated. Your research really is only as good as your proposal. A poorly written, or poorly conceived research proposal will doom…
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How to Appeal a Journal Decision
It’s bound to happen. You receive a rejection from the journal where you submitted your most recent research manuscript. The immediate question you might have is, “Should I contest/appeal the…
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What is a Predatory Journal: Checklist
Predatory scientific journals are, fortunately, rare. How can you avoid inadvertently publishing to a predatory journal, and what is predatory publishing and why does it flourish in today’s information age?…
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Publishing in Special Issues: Is it good for my career?
As a researcher and author, at some point you might get the opportunity to contribute to a special journal issue. Many academic authors ask, “Is it good to publish in…
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