by Brian Waters | Aug 27, 2021 | Process, Publishing, Writing Tips
Journal Impact Factor is a term you have probably heard before, maybe in a situation like this: A colleague comes to you and says “Hey, I’ve got this new paper to read that was published in a really good journal; it has a high impact factor” or maybe the...
by Brian Waters | Aug 19, 2021 | Process, Professional Development
A scientific poster presentation is often the first type of scientific presentation that early career researchers will give. Before you write a journal article or a senior thesis even, usually you will have an opportunity to present a poster to during a poster session...
by Brian Waters | Aug 18, 2021 | Process, Publishing
A target journal is a journal to which you will submit your manuscript for publication. Typically an author will submit to their target journal, and if they can’t get it published there, switch to a second choice journal. It’s a good idea to have a list of 2-3 target...
by Brian Waters | Aug 16, 2021 | Process, Professional Development, Publishing, Uncategorized, Writing Tips
Course giveaways! To celebrate the launch of our second course and first coaching package, the Scientific Writing School is going to give away enrollment for up to 5 students in each of our current offerings! Here is what you need to do to be considered: 1. ...
by Brian Waters | Jan 2, 2020 | Process, Writing Tips
I hope you have some big goals for this year, and the years to follow. I know I do! But, how do you get there without becoming overwhelmed? What always helps me is to sit down and make a plan. Taking on a writing project is not different; you need a plan. So, what...
by Brian Waters | Dec 16, 2019 | Process, Writing Tips
Earlier I wrote a post on how to get started in a writing session. Today I’m going to talk about good ways to stop a writing session, and also bad ways to stop a writing session. You know that you need to write to finish your paper or proposal. You know that you...
