Science Writing Workshop

Steve Simpson, Immunology Editor, Science

The Education and Research Centre
St.Vincent’s University Hospital
Thursday 20 November 2003, 1500-1700

Getting your science into Science: perspectives and advice on scientific publishing

SUMMARY: What helps a scientific paper through the review process at a top peer-reviewed journal like Science? Is it simply that it’s good quality and interesting research, or does presentation and clear communication make a big difference? Attention to the process of preparing and submitting a research paper is as important as the process of scientific discovery and the editor’s role is to guide the review process that evaluates both these aspects of the work. What makes a piece of research interesting for a journal like Science will be considered, along with insights into preparing your paper so that your message is delivered in the most interesting and effective way.


Content of workshop
The editorial process at Science: how it works and the role of the editorial staff, Board, etc.
What makes a paper interesting? Examples from various disciplines, including examples of successful research that has appeared in SCIENCE.
Specific tips for preparing and reviewing a paper.
The mind of an editor - practice on assessing papers and abstracts.

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